Celery Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Warm, glossy, and impossible to stop snacking on, this mixed nut blend hits every note — sweet from the honey, rich from the butter, and just a little smoky-spicy if you go for the cayenne. The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, coating every cashew, almond, pecan, and walnut in a crunchy, lacquered shell that tastes like something from a specialty shop. Celery and celery seed are surprisingly common in spice blends and seasoned nut mixes you find at the store, so making your own from scratch is the smartest way to stay in control of exactly what goes in. Every ingredient here is straightforward — nuts, honey, butter, and a short list of spices — so there's no guesswork and no label-reading anxiety. The trick is watching the oven closely toward the end, since honey can go from perfectly golden to overdone fast, but that one little detail is all that stands between you and a deeply satisfying result. Let them cool completely and the glaze sets into that irresistible crunch. They're perfect for entertaining, gifting, or honestly just keeping on the counter for when you need a handful of something really good.
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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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