Mustard Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Sweet, salty, and just a little bit spicy, this glazed nut mix is the kind of snack that disappears from the bowl faster than you can set it out. A warm honey-butter glaze coats every cashew, almond, pecan, and walnut before they go into the oven, where the heat transforms everything into deeply golden, crunchy perfection. The touch of cinnamon adds warmth, and if you opt in on the cayenne, you get that irresistible sweet-heat contrast that keeps you reaching back in for more. Store-bought roasted nuts can be a minefield of hidden seasonings and spice blends that often sneak in mustard powder or mustard seed, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. Here, every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, giving you full control over what goes into the mix. The hardest part is waiting for the glaze to harden completely before breaking the clusters apart — but that crisp, lacquered shell is absolutely worth the patience.
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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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