Turkey Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Warm, glossy, and impossible to stop eating, this sweet-and-savory nut mix is the kind of snack that disappears from the bowl before you even sit down. Cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts get tossed in a honey-butter glaze spiked with cinnamon, salt, and an optional hit of cayenne, then roasted low and slow until deeply golden and irresistibly fragrant. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan and one baking sheet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum reward. Completely free of poultry in any form, this is a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer you can set out with total confidence — no label-reading required. The hardest part is honestly just waiting for the glaze to harden before you start breaking off clusters. A little patience gets you that satisfying crunch that store-bought versions rarely deliver. Keep a batch on hand for entertaining, gifting, or just snacking 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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