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.

👅Flavor: Sweet maple glaze balanced by savory rosemary, smoky salt, and mild heat.
Bowl of maple rosemary spiced nuts
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Prep Time
5 minutes
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Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
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Servings
4 cups
easy
Cuisine
American, Holiday
Exotic level
fireside-snack
Difficulty
easy
Diet
vegan, gluten-free, refined-sugar-free
Devices used
Stovetop
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Required Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Parchment-lined tray

Utilized Devices

Stovetop

Cooking Techniques

  • pan-toasting
  • glazing
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Ingredients

  • 140 gRaw almonds
  • 110 gRaw pecan halves
  • 140 gRaw cashews
  • 30 mlOlive oil
  • 60 mlMaple syrup
  • 5 gFresh rosemarychopped
  • 4 gAleppo pepper
  • 5 gSmoked sea salt
  • 1 gGround cinnamon
  • 0.5 gCayenne pepperoptional
  • 2 gOrange zest
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Instructions

1

Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds, pecans, and cashews and toast 5 minutes, stirring often until fragrant.

2

Reduce heat to low, stir in maple syrup, rosemary, Aleppo pepper, smoked salt, cinnamon, and cayenne. Cook 2 minutes until syrup thickens.

3

Spread nuts on parchment to cool, then sprinkle with orange zest. Store airtight up to 2 weeks.

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Chef Tips

  • 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.
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Nutritional Highlights

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Calories per serving
180
  • Healthy fats and plant protein
  • Naturally sweetened with maple
  • Vegan + gluten-free

Dietary Notes

Compliant With

vegangluten-freerefined-sugar-free

Allergens

  • Contains tree nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews)

FAQ

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.

Nutrition

Calories180
Protein4 g
Carbs12 g
Fat14 g