Sweet And Spicy Roasted Nuts

4.80 from 5 votes

This Sweet And Spicy Roasted Nuts 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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 201kcal

Author: Gabriela

Ingredients

4 cups mixture of favorite raw, unsalted nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, peanuts, cashews etc
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the mixture of nuts over the pan.
Toast in the oven for 10 minutes.
Combine maple syrup, honey, salt, chili flakes, and cayenne powder in a small saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat to dissolve the salt and obtain a smooth syrup, for about 2-3 minutes.
Add olive oil and whisk to emulsify. Turn off the heat. Let sit for 5 minutes to steep the flavors out of the spices.
Pour mix over roasted nuts. Mix well in the pan. Return coated nuts to oven and roast another 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.
Remove and cool on pan. Once cool, break up into small clusters.
Store in a ziplock or airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

🌡️ Storage: Best kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
🥜 Nut Varieties: Feel free to mix and match your favorite nuts. Just ensure they're raw and unsalted.
🔥 Spice Level: Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes to taste for more or less heat.
🍯 Sweetness: The combination of maple syrup and honey can be tweaked according to your preference.
🎁 Gifting Idea: Package in decorative jars for a thoughtful and delicious holiday gift.
🌿 Serving Suggestion: Perfect as an appetizer or alongside a cheese platter.
🍽️ Next Day Treat: Even more flavorful the day after making, as the spices meld together.

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