Artificial Food Coloring Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Roasted nuts from a store bag can be a minefield of unnecessary additives — synthetic dyes sometimes sneak into flavored varieties for purely cosmetic reasons. This recipe keeps things beautifully clean, relying on honey, butter, warm spices, and a pinch of salt to build every bit of flavor from scratch. The result is a deeply golden, caramelized mix of cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts with a glaze that crackles when it cools. A whisper of cinnamon and an optional hit of cayenne give it that irresistible sweet-heat balance that makes it nearly impossible to stop snacking. The whole process is straightforward — melt, coat, roast, and wait for the glaze to harden into a satisfying crunch. Because every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, you know exactly what you're eating, which is the whole point.
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8 servings
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup raw almonds
- ½ cup raw pecan halves
- ½ cup raw walnut halves
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the honey and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
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