Sunnys Smoky Bar Nut Mix Recipes

BAR NUT PALMIERS

Steps:

• Special equipment: food processor
• Lay pastry sheets flat on a clean work surface and lightly brush tops with olive oil. In a food processor blend nuts, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, lime zest and juice and rosemary. Evenly spread this mixture over the pastry sheets. Starting from each end roll the pastry towards the center creating 2 spirals that touch in the center. Repeat with second pastry sheet. Wrap both in plastic wrap and place in freezer until ready to cook. (These can be stored in the freezer for weeks.)
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and set the racks in the upper and lower parts of the oven. Cut the palmiers into 3/4-inch slices and place on 2 parchment lined baking sheets. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, switching pans halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool a few minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.

SUNNY'S CEREAL TRAIL MIX

Steps:

• In a large pan on medium heat, add the peanuts, butter, jelly and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, tossing and stirring to coat, until the peanuts are coated and warm throughout, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the cereal and pretzels to the pan. Toss and transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet or the counter. Sprinkle over the peanut candies and let cool. Toss again when cool and serve at room temperature.

SWEET, SPICY AND SALTY CANDIED NUT MIX

Steps:

• Melt the butter and sugar in a large skillet over medium heat and add the salt. Add the almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, chili powder, cinnamon, cumin and cayenne. Cook until the sugar is melted and the nuts are fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the rosemary and toss. Immediately spread the nut mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cool completely, and then serve.

WARM BAR NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, remove the pan from the heat and add the thyme. The leaves will sizzle and fry a little. Immediately stir in the peanuts, almonds, pecans and red pepper flakes. Mix to coat with the oil.
• Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, stir in the lemon zest and salt and serve immediately?or let cool and then rewarm in a low oven.