Spiced Nuts Mix (Print Version)

Crunchy mixed nuts roasted with honey and aromatic spices for a sweet-and-savory snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 1 cup raw cashews
03 - 1 cup raw pecans
04 - 1 cup raw walnuts

→ Seasoning & Sweetener

05 - 3 tbsp honey
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
07 - 1 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
11 - 1 tsp sea salt
12 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine honey and olive oil (or melted butter). Add cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
03 - Add all nuts to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat evenly with the spiced honey mixture.
04 - Spread the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in the oven for 18–20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. Nuts will crisp as they cool. Break apart any clusters before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The balance of sweet honey against smoky spices hits every craving at once
  • They keep for weeks, which means you are always ten minutes away from impressive snacks
02 -
  • The nuts will still feel slightly soft when you first pull them from the oven, but they crisp up beautifully as they cool, so do not be tempted to keep baking
  • Set a timer for the halfway point and give them a good stir, because the honey can cause hot spots that burn before you realize it
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale if you have one, because consistent nut sizes help them roast evenly
  • Let the nuts cool completely on the baking sheet rather than transferring them to a bowl, which prevents steam from making them soggy
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