Ginger Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Sweet, salty, and just a little smoky from the optional cayenne, these honey roasted mixed nuts are the kind of snack that disappears fast. A glossy glaze of honey and melted butter coats every cashew, almond, pecan, and walnut before they hit the oven, where the heat transforms everything into deeply golden, crunchy perfection. Many store-bought spiced nuts sneak in ginger or other warming spices that can be hard to spot on a label, so making your own means you control exactly what goes in. Here, the warmth comes entirely from cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne, keeping the flavor bold and satisfying without any unwanted additions. The technique is straightforward — melt, coat, roast, and cool — but the results taste genuinely impressive. Letting them cool completely on the parchment is the key step that locks in that satisfying crunch and keeps the clusters easy to break apart. Pile them into a bowl for a party, tuck them into a jar as a gift, or just keep them on the counter and try not to eat them all in one afternoon.
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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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