Seed Oil Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Warm, glossy, and just a little addictive, this mixed nut snack hits every note — sweet from honey, rich from butter, and gently spiced with cinnamon and a whisper of cayenne. Most store-bought roasted nuts are tossed in sunflower, canola, or other refined vegetable oils, which makes finding a clean option genuinely frustrating. Here, the only fat doing the work is real unsalted butter, which gives the glaze a toasty, caramelized depth that seed oils simply can't match. The technique is straightforward: a quick stovetop glaze, a single layer on a parchment-lined pan, and about 20 minutes in a moderate oven. Stirring halfway through ensures every cashew, almond, pecan, and walnut gets evenly coated and golden. Once the glaze hardens on cooling, you're left with satisfying clusters that shatter perfectly with each bite. These are ideal for snacking, gifting, or setting out at a gathering — and you'll know exactly what went into every handful.
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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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