Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of holiday spiced nuts, a perfect blend of sweet and savory that transforms any gathering into a festive celebration. Bursting with flavors from cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of cayenne, these crunchy treats are not just snacks; they’re memories waiting to be made. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, they make for an elegant addition to your holiday table or cozy movie night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, pecans)
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the nuts with maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, and cayenne pepper until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown and fragrant.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg