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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.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

about 2-2/3 cups

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts

1/3 cup: 298 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 598mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

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