Nutmeg Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Sweet, salty, and just a little bit spicy, this honey-roasted nut mix is the kind of snack that disappears from the bowl faster than you can set it out. A warm glaze of honey and melted butter coats every cashew, almond, pecan, and walnut before the whole tray goes into a low oven to roast low and slow until deeply golden and fragrant. The spice blend here keeps things interesting — cinnamon adds warmth, a pinch of cayenne brings a subtle kick, and a generous hit of kosher salt ties it all together without a trace of nutmeg anywhere in the mix. That matters more than you might think, since so many spiced nut recipes lean on nutmeg as a default warming spice, and it can be genuinely tricky to find a store-bought version that skips it entirely. Making your own means you control every single ingredient, and the result is honestly better than anything pre-packaged anyway. Once the glaze hardens and the clusters break apart, you've got a crunchy, caramelized snack that works equally well at a holiday party, tucked into a gift bag, or eaten straight off the parchment at the kitchen 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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