Nitrate & Nitrite Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Warm, golden, and impossibly fragrant straight from the oven, this mixed nut blend hits every note — sweet from the honey, rich from the butter, and just a little spicy if you go for the cayenne. Packaged snack mixes are a minefield when you're avoiding certain preservatives and curing agents, but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, with nothing hidden in the lineup. Raw cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts get tossed in a glossy honey-butter glaze seasoned with cinnamon, salt, and black pepper, then roasted low and slow until deeply caramelized and crunchy. The key is patience — letting them cool completely on the parchment is what transforms that sticky coating into a satisfying, crackling shell. These are the kind of nuts that disappear fast at a party, and they're just as good tucked into a small jar as a homemade gift. Once you realize how easy it is to make a snack this good from scratch, the store-bought bags start to feel pretty unnecessary.
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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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