Sweet and savory mixed nuts are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party! Sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar in butter, add cinnamon mixed with a kick of cayenne with black pepper and garlic salt —- these are complicated nuts!! Enjoy a few at at time to get the full flavor experience of roasted and seasoned nuts. Package in a jar with a festive label and a bow — perfect hostess gift!
Note: Keep in mind I am a spice wimp. You might choose to double the cayenne and black pepper.
Sweet and Savory Nuts
Ingredients
4 cups unsalted mixed nuts (cashews, walnuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios and/or pepitas)
1 T. sea salt
1/2 t. ground black pepper
1 t. garlic powder
2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. cayenne pepper
2 T. brown sugar, tightly packed
2 T. real maple syrup
2 T. unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Mix seasonings in a small bowl. Add melted butter and maple syrup and mix well.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss until nuts are completely coated and all seasonings are evenly distributed.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil sprayed with cooking spray.
Spread nuts onto baking sheet into a single layer. Bake for 8 – 10 minutes before stirring nuts to ensure they are evenly toasting. Continue baking for another 8 – 10 minutes or until nuts are a nice golden brown. Watch closely in final minutes, however, to ensure the nuts do not overcook.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with additional sea salt or other seasonings, if desired.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container once cooled.
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Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!
Esme Slabbert says
Thank you for sharing and participating at SSPS 341 Charlene. See you at #342, Jan 6. Merry Christmas/Happy Festive Season.
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Linda Johnston says
We love mixed nuts! This sounds wonderful but I would have to eave out the sweet. Two of us are diabetics. But I think we would all still enjoy this elevated taste! from House of Silverado link party #99, 100, 101
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