Sweet and Salty Nuts
Delight your taste buds with this irresistible Sweet and Salty Nuts recipe—a perfect balance of caramelized sweetness and savory crunch that’s ideal for snacking or gifting. Featuring a medley of mixed nuts like almonds, pecans, and cashews, this recipe coats them in a luscious blend of brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, and vanilla for a glossy glaze that hardens to perfection. A hint of cinnamon adds warmth, while a sprinkle of flaky sea salt boosts the contrast, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, these roasted nuts are toasted until fragrant, creating a gourmet treat that pairs wonderfully with cocktails, cheese boards, or festive occasions. Store these crunchy snacks in an airtight container for lasting freshness—if they don’t disappear first!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, etc.)
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Flaky sea salt (for garnishing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture is melted and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the kosher salt, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Place the mixed nuts in a large mixing bowl. Pour the sweet mixture over the nuts and stir until all the nuts are evenly coated.
Spread the coated nuts evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer for even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring gently halfway through, until the nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the nuts with flaky sea salt while they are still warm.
Allow the nuts to cool completely on the baking sheet. As they cool, the coating will harden into a crunchy glaze.
Once cooled, break apart any clusters and store the nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.0 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 169 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 393 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
