Spiced Nuts Mix (Printable)

Crunchy, sweet-and-savory roasted nuts with aromatic spices and honey. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and perfect for snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 1 cup raw cashews
03 - 1 cup raw pecans
04 - 1 cup raw walnuts

→ Seasoning & Sweetener

05 - 3 tbsp honey
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
07 - 1 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
11 - 1 tsp sea salt
12 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine honey and olive oil (or melted butter). Add cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
03 - Add all nuts to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat with the spiced honey mixture.
04 - Spread the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in the oven for 18–20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet (nuts will crisp as they cool).
07 - Break apart any clusters and store in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns boring bulk nuts into something that tastes expensive and addictive.
  • The sweet heat balance keeps you reaching back into the bowl without thinking.
  • You can make it in under half an hour and it stays crunchy for days.
  • It works as a snack, a gift, or an elegant last minute appetizer.
02 -
  • Do not skip the halfway stir or the nuts on the edges will burn while the center stays pale.
  • Let them cool completely before tasting or storing, the texture transforms as they cool and you will get a false read if you try them hot.
  • Use parchment paper, not foil, because the honey can stick and tear when you try to remove them.
03 -
  • Taste a cooled nut before storing the whole batch so you can adjust seasoning if needed by tossing with a bit more salt or spice.
  • Make a double batch because they disappear faster than you think, and you will wish you had more.
  • Use a silicone spatula to scrape every bit of the spiced honey mixture from the bowl onto the nuts so nothing goes to waste.
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