Sweet 'n Savory Candied Nut Mix

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 4 cups salted mixed nuts
• 1 1/2 cups strawberry jelly
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients for the spice coating mixture in a small bowl and set aside.
• 2 lightly oil a large metal bowl. put the mixed nuts in the oiled bowl and set aside.
• 3 over medium heat, melt the strawberry spread in a small saucepan. stir in 2 tablespoons paprika and 2 tsp cumin. continue cooking this mixture until it reads 230 to 240 degrees f on a candy thermometer. i know this might seem obvious, but do not taste test this mixture, and take care not to spill any on your skin -- it will cause serious burns.
• 4 as soon as mixture reaches temperature, remove from heat and carefully pour over nut mixture immediately. stir mixture with a wooden spoon for even distribution of glaze.
• 5 cool glazed nuts for about 5 minutes, or until they are cool enough to handle. sprinkle the spice coating mixture over them and stir to combine.
• 6 cool completely before packing in airtight containers.