Spiced Nuts Mix (Printable Version)

Honey-roasted mixed nuts with cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne. Crunchy, sweet, and savory 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 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

# Directions:

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 -
  • It fills your kitchen with a smell so good that people wander in asking whats cooking.
  • You can toss it together in minutes and walk away while the oven does the work.
  • The sweet heat balance makes it impossible to stop at one handful.
  • It works just as well for a quiet afternoon as it does for a crowd.
02 -
  • Watch the nuts closely in the last five minutes, they go from perfect to burnt faster than you think.
  • Let them cool completely before storing or theyll turn soggy and lose their crunch.
  • If the mixture looks dry when youre tossing, add a tiny drizzle more oil, it should feel tacky.
03 -
  • Use raw nuts only, pre roasted ones will burn and turn bitter in the oven.
  • Stir them at exactly the halfway point so the edges dont get too dark while the centers stay pale.
  • If you want extra caramelization, broil them for the last minute, but dont blink or theyll scorch.
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