Candied Nuts
Candied Nuts deliver a crackly sugar shell with hints of sea salt, cinnamon, and a touch of chili for sweet-heat contrast. They’re perfect for snacking, topping desserts, or packaging as a quick hostess gift, with deep caramel notes and a satisfying crunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Candied Nuts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 19
- General Wellness
- 1
Grease a baking sheet or line it with a silicone mat.
- 2
Cook and stir the peanuts, sugar, and water together in a wide, heavy skillet over medium heat until the liquid evaporates and the nuts start to crust with the hardening sugar; about 5 minutes.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low and keep cooking and stirring, scraping the bottom of the pan to coat the peanuts with syrup as the sugar starts to melt and darken to a deep caramel color, about 10 minutes. Tilt the pan away from the heat as needed to let the peanut mixture darken without burning. Remove from the heat immediately when the peanuts are deeply bronzed; stir.
- 4
Sprinkle the peanuts with sea salt and cinnamon or chili powder; tilt the peanuts onto the prepared baking sheet to cool completely. Break up clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Calories 311.06 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 9.78 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 31.72 g 12%
- Total Fat 18.68 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 2.39 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 7.93 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.34 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 27.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 34.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.74 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 267.27 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
About This Recipe
Candied Nuts is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Peanuts, and Sea Salt. Each serving provides about 311.06 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Candied Nuts made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Peanuts, Sea Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Candied Nuts?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 311.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Candied Nuts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Candied Nuts healthy?
- Candied Nuts has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 311.06 calories and 9.78 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.39 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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