Snack / American
Maple Rosemary Warm Spiced Nuts
Skillet-roasted almonds, pecans, and cashews glazed with maple, rosemary, Aleppo pepper, and smoked salt—ideal for holiday grazing boards.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated
- Prep
- 5 minutes
- Cook
- 15 minutes
- Total
- 20 minutes
- Serves
- 12
Gather your ingredients
Everything you need.
Allergen notes
- Contains tree nuts, including any nut milk or nut butter listed.
- Yeast extracts, stocks, seasoning blends and fermented sauces can contain additional allergens such as cereals, celery or sulphites; check the actual product labels.
- Check all packaged ingredients and substitutions for allergens; vegetarian or vegan labels do not establish allergen safety.
Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.
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Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds, pecans, and cashews and toast 5 minutes, stirring often until fragrant.
Reduce heat to low, stir in maple syrup, rosemary, Aleppo pepper, smoked salt, cinnamon, and cayenne. Cook 2 minutes until syrup thickens. Keep the heat low after adding syrup and stir continuously so the glaze coats the nuts without scorching.
Spread nuts on parchment to cool completely before packing in an airtight container. Add fresh orange zest when serving rather than storing it with the batch.
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A little kitchen know-how
- For extra crunch, finish nuts in a 300°F oven for 8 minutes after glazing.
- Swap Aleppo pepper with smoked paprika if you prefer no heat.
- Package in jars with rosemary sprigs for edible gifts.
Make it yours & keep it well
Use smoked paprika instead of Aleppo pepper for a less hot seasoning.
Storage: Cool completely before packing. Store fresh orange zest separately if making the nuts ahead, and discard any batch that develops moisture or an off smell.
For cooling and reheating, follow the Food Standards Agency’s leftover guidance. Rice has a shorter refrigerated storage limit, as described in its recipe notes.
Estimated nutrition per serving
180 kcal · Protein 4 g · Carbohydrates 12 g · Fat 14 g
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
Can I use mixed nuts from a can?
Yes, but choose unsalted nuts so the maple glaze controls the seasoning.
How do I keep them from clumping?
Spread immediately after glazing and toss once midway through cooling to break apart.
Why are the nuts sticking together?
They need to cool spread in a single layer. Separate clusters with a spatula while the glaze is still flexible.
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