Soy Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Warm, glossy, and impossible to stop eating, this sweet-and-savory nut mix hits every note — caramel-like 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 coated in the same sticky glaze, so every handful delivers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors. Store-bought roasted nuts can be a minefield of hidden additives and shared-facility warnings, but this recipe keeps things refreshingly clean — just real ingredients you can see and trust. The honey and butter glaze comes together in minutes on the stovetop before everything goes into the oven to roast low and slow until deeply golden and fragrant. Letting the nuts cool completely on the parchment is the secret step that transforms that bubbling glaze into a satisfying, crunchy shell. These are equally at home in a holiday snack bowl, scattered over a cheese board, or tucked into a little bag as a homemade gift.
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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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