Thick Brush Stroke

The recipe makes a great holiday gift for family and friends and a great snack all year round. Use any mixture of nuts you prefer and good-quality maple syrup.

Thick Brush Stroke

INGREDIENTS

– Mixture of favorite nuts: almonds cashews, walnuts, pecans, peanuts, etc – Maple syrup – Honey – Sea salt – Red pepper flakes – Cayenne pepper – Extra virgin olive oil

Thick Brush Stroke

HOW TO MAKE

Preheat oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread nuts over the pan. Toast in oven for 10 minutes.

Thick Brush Stroke

HOW TO MAKE

While nuts are toasting, make a syrup mix by combining maple syrup, honey, salt, chile flakes, and cayenne in a small saucepan.

Thick Brush Stroke

HOW TO MAKE

Stir over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and whisk to emulsify. Turn off the heat. Let sit for 5 minutes to steep the flavors out of the spices.

Thick Brush Stroke

HOW TO MAKE

Pour mix over roasted nuts. Mix well in  the pan. Return coated nuts to oven and roast another 10 minutes,  stirring after 5 minutes.

Thick Brush Stroke

HOW TO MAKE

Remove and cool on pan. Once cool, break up into small clusters. Store in a ziplock or airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Thick Brush Stroke

For the best results make sure you check the full recipe, you can find many tips and notes. Happy Holidays, everyone!