Spicy Praline Cashews

Name: Spicy Praline Cashews
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 2-2/3 cups.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2-1/2 cups unsalted cashews, toasted

This sweet-and-spicy snack makes an appearance at all of my holiday gatherings. As guests mingle and nibble on the cashews, I follow behind re-filling the bowls!—Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2-1/2 cups unsalted cashews, toasted

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and vinegar. Cook, without stirring, until mixture turns a golden amber color, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the salt, cumin and cayenne. Add cashews; stir until blended. Cool on waxed paper. Store in an airtight container.