craftyhunnypie Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I apologise in advance Christian. This question comes from my mum, not me. Erm...but she wants to know ...what do you put on your nuts? I made up a hamper for my parents from some bits from you & some other choccy bits etc. They were very impressed & send their thanks! But mum has fell in love with your nuts. You know the spiced Xmas ones. I presume it is cinnamon & sugar? I don't know. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 *snorts coffee at screen* Come on Christian, I have not tried your nuts but I have to know the answer too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I apologise in advance Christian. This question comes from my mum, not me. Erm...but she wants to know ...what do you put on your nuts? I made up a hamper for my parents from some bits from you & some other choccy bits etc. They were very impressed & send their thanks! But mum has fell in love with your nuts. You know the spiced Xmas ones. I presume it is cinnamon & sugar? I don't know. Emma.x Um, how did you get hold of Christian's nuts..and more importantly, how can I?! Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 best laugh I had today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Not sure, & I know he's travelling this evening,but I use this recipe for my hampers & have for ages............ I have a feeling that Christian uses the same one Its brill & is perfect every time. 2 tbsp veg oil 25g Butter 2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp ground cummin 1 tsp salt 500g assorted unsalted mixed nuts (almonds,pecans,cashews,brazils) Pre heat oven to 190/375/G5 Heat oil & butter in a large frying pan,add spices,salt & nuts & toss to coat evenly (I use a roasting tin) Cook towards the top of the oven for 20 mins until golden. Stir well & leave to cool. When completely cold transfer into airtight containers (lock & Lock pref) Christian,my dear,apologies if this is not the one you use & I have taken your name in vain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 Oooo those sound nice, but they are not savoury nuts, more sweet with Cinnamon. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Ah right,his famous cinnamon ones,maybe? You will need to wait for him to get home in that case,as even I haven't been allowed to see that recipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 If his nuts are so secret , then maybe I'll just have to get some more nuts for my mum & maybe some for me too! She says they are gorgeous, she rang me just to tell me that, rather than have a chin wag! Christian, you must have a magic touch with your nuts! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I think he must still be hiding behind the sofa - Day of the Triffids...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 *spluttering tea all over monitor* im not surprised Christian hasnt looked yet poor Christian, (but the nuts do sound lovely ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Honestly! All this talk of my nuts Ok, here goes! One of those recipes that sort of 'evolves' with tasting, adding etc! Unsalted nuts golden castor sugar cinnamon mixed spice pinch of salt freshly ground nutmeg sunflower oil - just a tiny bit to coat the nuts and make the spices stick and the secret ingredient - apple cinnamon sugar from Germany! Sorry! Mix everything together and bake in a low oven 120-140C for 30-40 minutes or so until the nuts are crunchy but not too toasted, turn every 15 minutes. Allow to cool and put in jars. Didn't sleep last night as the Triffids scared me senseless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks Christian, but I reckon leave it to the expert - although I could get hold of the special sugar from my Austrian people. Mum is besotted with them. Well we are roasting chest(&)nuts on the open fire later tonight. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
