Brazil Nut Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Warm honey, melted butter, and a whisper of cinnamon come together in a glossy glaze that coats every cashew, almond, pecan, and walnut in this irresistible snack. The optional hit of cayenne adds just enough heat to keep things interesting, balancing the sweetness in a way that makes it genuinely hard to stop reaching into the bowl. Store-bought mixed nut blends can be a real minefield, often packed on shared lines with brazil nuts or carrying vague "may contain" warnings — making a batch from scratch with ingredients you've sourced yourself is a much smarter move. The technique is straightforward: a quick stovetop glaze, a single layer on a parchment-lined pan, and about 20 minutes in a moderate oven. The key is watching closely toward the end, since honey can go from perfectly golden to burnt in a hurry. Once the glaze hardens as the nuts cool, you get that satisfying crunch in every cluster. These are equally at home on a charcuterie board, tucked into a gift jar, or just eaten by the handful straight off the counter.
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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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