SnackAppetizer

Spiced Holiday Nuts

Name: Spiced Holiday Nuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 450 g mixed raw nut such as almonds, pecans, and walnuts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp brown sugar packed; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.25 tsp ground ginger; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)

A festive and addictive mix of nuts, toasted in the oven with a fragrant blend of savory and warm spices. These nuts are easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings, snacking, or as a homemade gift.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 2 hr 30 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Mise en place

Ingredients

450 gmixed raw nut, such as almonds, pecans, and walnuts
2 tbspolive oil
1 tbspbrown sugar, packed
1 tspground cumin
1 tspsmoked paprika
1 tspgarlic powder
1 tspfine sea salt
0.25 tspcayenne pepper
0.25 tspground ginger
0.25 tspground cinnamon

garnish

1 pinchflaky sea salt, for garnish(optional)

Equipment

baking sheet · large bowl · spatula · parchment paper · oven · small bowl · small skillet

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
About 2 min
2
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, fine sea salt, cayenne pepper, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
About 2 min
3
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet or saucepan over low heat.
About 1 min
4
Add the spice mixture to the hot oil and stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant and well combined.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to let the sugar burn or the spices scorch, which can happen quickly.
5
Place the mixed raw nuts in a large bowl.
6
Pour the hot spice and oil mixture over the nuts.
About 1 min
7
Use a spatula to toss everything together until the nuts are evenly coated.
About 1 min
8
Spread the coated nuts in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A single layer is key for even roasting and crispiness.
9
Bake for 15 minutes, shaking the pan once halfway through to ensure they toast evenly.
About 15 min
10
Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
11
Let the nuts cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 2 hours; they will become much crispier as they cool.
About 2 hr
12
If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt just before serving.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for the best texture.

Reheating

Reheating is not necessary; enjoy at room temperature.