These party nuts are a little sweet and a little spicy. They’re completely irresistible! Be sure to buy unsalted, raw nuts for this recipe. Feel free to make it your own—I love to add fresh rosemary! Recipe yields 5 ½ cups mixed nuts.
Ingredient:
2 cups whole almonds
2 cups pecan or walnut halves
1 ½ cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
Optional but so good: 2 tablespoons finely snipped or chopped fresh rosemary (from 4 big sprigs)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt*
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (reduce or omit if sensitive to spice)