Sweet Crunchy Nuts
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these homemade Sweet Crunchy Nuts! A delightful medley of almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts is coated in a luscious caramel glaze made from granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey, and butter, then lightly spiced with cinnamon and a touch of vanilla for warmth. Baked to golden perfection, these nuts deliver a satisfying crunch in every bite, making them an irresistible snack or topping for desserts, salads, or charcuterie boards. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe combines caramelization magic with a hint of salty-sweet bliss, ensuring these nuts stay fresh and flavorful for up to two weeks. Perfect for gifting, entertaining, or simply treating yourself, these Sweet Crunchy Nuts are pure snacking decadence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or an oven-safe silicone mat.
In a large mixing bowl, add the raw mixed nuts and set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, and honey. Stir gently until the ingredients melt and combine into a smooth mixture.
Once the mixture starts to boil, let it cook for 1-2 minutes without stirring to allow it to develop a slightly caramelized flavor.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, kosher salt, and baking soda. The mixture will foam slightly as the baking soda reacts—this is normal.
Pour the hot mixture over the nuts in the mixing bowl. Use a large spoon or spatula to stir everything together until the nuts are evenly coated.
Transfer the coated nuts onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out in an even layer.
Bake the nuts in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring them halfway through to ensure even coating and caramelization.
Remove the nuts from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will become crunchy as they cool.
Once fully cooled, break apart large clusters if desired and store the Sweet Crunchy Nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.0 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 491 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.2 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 193.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1708 mg | 36% | |
*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.
