Chestnut Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Sweet, salty, and just a little bit spicy, this honey-roasted nut mix is the kind of snack that disappears from the bowl faster than you'd expect. Cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts get tossed in a warm glaze of honey, butter, cinnamon, and a whisper of cayenne before hitting the oven until deeply golden and irresistible. For anyone navigating a chestnut allergy or sensitivity, store-bought mixed nut blends can be a minefield — many include chestnuts or are processed on shared lines — so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, giving you full control over what goes into the mix. The technique is simple: melt, coat, roast, and wait for the glaze to harden into that satisfying, lacquered crunch. A single stir halfway through and a patient cool-down on the parchment are really all that stand between you and a seriously addictive snack. Pile them into a jar for gifting, scatter them over a cheese board, or just eat them by the handful — no judgment.
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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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