Spiced Nuts Mix (Printable)

Crunchy roasted nuts tossed in honey and aromatic spices. A sweet-savory snack ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

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

# How-To Steps:

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 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.
07 - Break apart any clusters and store in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They fill your kitchen with a warm, toasty fragrance that makes everyone ask what youre making.
  • The sweet honey and smoky paprika create a flavor that keeps you reaching back into the jar.
  • Theyre endlessly customizable and come together faster than a store run.
02 -
  • Watch them closely in the last few minutes, nuts go from golden to burnt faster than you think.
  • Let them cool completely before tasting or storing, thats when the magic crunch happens.
  • If they seem soft after cooling, pop them back in the oven for 3 more minutes.
03 -
  • Stir the nuts halfway through roasting so every piece gets golden and nothing burns.
  • Use raw nuts, not roasted, so you control the toasting and they don't turn bitter.
  • Let them cool on the baking sheet, moving them too soon makes them fall apart.
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