Description
A little sweet and a little spicy, these roasted nuts are such an easy recipe that we make all the time for holiday entertaining! We use a mixture of cashews, almonds and pecans, several spices, plenty of rosemary and a light coating of sugar for that addictive crunch. Serve them as a light snack for guests, add them to a charcuterie board, or give them as a delicious DIY gift!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted pecans
- 1 cup unsalted almonds
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 250˚F (120˚C). Lightly grease a nonstick sheet pan with cooking spray or oil.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg white and water until frothy (about 2 minutes). Add in the nuts and stir until well coated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, pepper, rosemary, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon and cayenne. Pour the spice mixture over the nuts and stir well until the nuts are evenly coated.
Spread the nuts in an even layer on the baking sheet and place on the middle rack of your oven. Bake for a total of 55-60 minutes, stirring the nuts every 15 minutes to prevent burning around the edges.
Remove from the oven, stir, and let cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
You can also use peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, or another nut of choice in this recipe.
Store these nuts in an airtight container and they will keep for 3-4 weeks at room temperature. You can also freeze them for 6 months.
For a sweet version of these candied nuts, try this recipe. For a vegan version (no egg), try this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 5.8 g
- Sodium: 317.4 mg
- Fat: 19.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.3 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 5.5 g