Beef Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Warm, glossy, and impossible to stop snacking on, these honey roasted mixed nuts hit every note — sweet, salty, buttery, and just a little spicy if you lean into the cayenne. A simple stovetop glaze of honey, butter, cinnamon, and black pepper coats every cashew, almond, pecan, and walnut before they go into the oven to turn deep golden and fragrant. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool so the glaze can set into that satisfying, crunchy shell. Naturally free from any meat or animal-derived ingredients beyond butter and honey, this is a snack you can feel good about setting out for a crowd. Bagged roasted nuts at the store often come with mystery seasonings and additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the bowl. They're equally at home on a charcuterie spread, tucked into a gift jar, or just eaten by the handful straight off the parchment.
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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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