Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts
These sweet and spicy roasted nuts are perfect for gifting, snacking, or adding to a charcuterie board when entertaining.
I’m a big fan of nut mixes, growing up we always had mixed nuts on our table during the holiday season. They were always in a bowl on the table with the nutcracker ready and waiting. Now, you can find mixed nuts everywhere with all kinds of spices and seasonings. They are easy to grab when in a pinch or your looking for a healthy snack.
These nuts however, are a bit more elevated and always a big hit at family gatherings. They have a few ingredients, comes together in less that 30 minutes and you can make them ahead of time.
What Type of Nuts To Use
We all have our favorite nuts to use and this recipe is easily adapted to your favorite nuts. Make sure the nuts you are using are raw and unsalted. This recipe calls for raw:
Pecans
Almonds
Cashews
Shelled Pumpkin Seeds
You can add pistachios if you like or walnuts, it’s really up to you. Adding the pumpkin seeds gives it another level of texture. It’s fun to play around with nut combinations until you find your favorite.
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How To Make Sweet and Spicy Nuts
In a large bowl, combine all the nuts and seeds your using, toss with the spices and maple syrup. Once mixed together you place them on a parchment lined or greased baking sheet and roast at 325F until they are lightly toasted and you can smell the spices. That’s it, super easy right?
Ways To Serve The Nuts
I gave these nuts as gifts to all the guys in my family one year and they loved them. Here are several ways you can serve them:
Road Trip Snack
Charcuterie Board.Â
On top of plain or vanilla yogurt with fresh orange segments.Â
Overnight Oats Topping – Here is a favorite Easy Overnight Oats recipe.
Holiday/Hostess Gifts
Super Bowl or Game Day Snacking
Recipe adapted from Ellie Krieger.
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts
Materials
- 1/2 Cup Raw Pecans
- 1/2 Cup Raw Almonds
- 1/3 Cup Raw Cashews
- 1/3 Cup Shelled Pumpkin Seeds
- 3 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 3/4 Tsp Curry Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Rosemary
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- Small pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) if you want it spicy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325F°. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly spray.
- In a medium bowl add all the nuts and pumpkin seeds, stir to combine.
- Add the maple syrup, curry powder, rosemary, salt. Mix well.
- Spread the nuts evenly on the baking sheet and roast 15-20 minutes stirring once until they are lightly toasted and you can smell the spices.
- Remove from the oven and let cool. Store in an airtight container.