Gelatin 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 go for the cayenne. The glaze comes together in minutes on the stovetop with nothing more than honey, butter, and a handful of spices, so you know exactly what's going into every bite. That matters more than people realize, because a lot of store-bought roasted nuts and flavored snack mixes sneak in additives or coatings that aren't always straightforward to vet. Here, the ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely plant- and animal-friendly in the right ways — no hidden gelling agents, stabilizers, or anything that doesn't belong. Cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts get tossed in that sticky, spiced glaze and roasted low and slow until deeply golden and fragrant. The hardest part is letting them cool long enough for the glaze to set into that satisfying, crunchy shell. Make a batch for a party, a gift, or just to have something genuinely good sitting on 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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