Mushroom Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Sweet, salty, and just a little bit spicy, this glazed nut mix is the kind of snack that disappears faster than you expect. Cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts get tossed in a warm honey-butter glaze seasoned with cinnamon, black pepper, and an optional hit of cayenne before roasting low and slow until deeply golden and irresistible. The glaze caramelizes in the oven and then hardens into a satisfying crunch as the nuts cool — no candy thermometer, no fuss. Store-bought mixed nuts can be a minefield of unexpected seasonings and shared-facility warnings, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the bag. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which is a genuine relief when you're navigating specific dietary needs. These are equally at home in a bowl at a party, tucked into a holiday gift tin, or eaten by the handful straight off the parchment. Just be warned — the hardest part is waiting for them to cool before diving in.
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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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