Oats Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Warm, glossy, and impossible to stop eating, this sweet-and-savory nut mix hits every note — caramel-rich honey, toasty butter, a whisper of cinnamon, and just enough heat from the optional cayenne to keep things interesting. Cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts all get a thorough coating in the glaze before going into the oven, where they roast into something deeply golden and absolutely addictive. Packaged snack mixes are notorious for sneaking in unexpected ingredients, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the bowl. The technique here is straightforward: melt, stir, coat, roast, and let the glaze harden into that satisfying crunch. Spreading the nuts in a single layer and stirring halfway through ensures even caramelization without any soggy spots. Once cooled, the clusters break apart into perfectly glazed bites that work just as well on a cheese board as they do straight from the jar.
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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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