Spiced Holiday Nuts
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.
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- Totale tijd
- 2 uur 30 min
- Porties
- 6
- Moeilijkheid
- Makkelijk
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
Ingrediënten
- 450 gmixed raw nut, such as almonds, pecans, and walnuts
- 2 elolive oil
- 1 elbrown sugar, packed
- 1 tlground cumin
- 1 tlsmoked paprika
- 1 tlgarlic powder
- 1 tlfine sea salt
- 0,25 tlcayenne pepper
- 0,25 tlground ginger
- 0,25 tlground cinnamon
garnish
- 1 snufjeflaky sea salt, for garnish(optioneel)
Keukengerei
baking sheet · large bowl · spatula · parchment paper · oven · small bowl · small skillet
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet or saucepan over low heat.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 4
Add the spice mixture to the hot oil and stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant and well combined.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 7
Use a spatula to toss everything together until the nuts are evenly coated.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 8
Spread the coated nuts in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 2 uur
- 12
If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt just before serving.
Goed bewaren
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for the best texture.
Reheating is not necessary; enjoy at room temperature.