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Sweet & Savory Mixed Nuts

These sweet and savory mixed nuts are a must for your next cocktail party or gathering and also make a really nice holiday gift!
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Game Day Snacks, Mixed Nuts, Nuts
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 430kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • 2 Large Sheet Pans
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Toasted Almonds see notes below
  • 2 Cups Pecan Halves
  • 1 Cup Brazil Nuts
  • 1- ½ Cups Cashews
  • 2 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. Corn Syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. Avocado Oil
  • Avocado Spray or other neutral oil

Spice Blend

  • 4 Tbsp. Turbinado Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp. Table Salt
  • 1-½ tsp. Cumin
  • 1-½ tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 tsp. Ground Ginger
  • ½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
  • ¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 300℉.
    Gather your ingredients, along with mixing bowls and sheet pans.
    In a small mixing bowl, combine the spice mix ingredients and set aside.
  • Toast the almonds on a sheet pan for ten minutes. After the almonds come out of the oven, reduce the heat to 275℉.
  • Combine all of the nuts in a large bowl, adding in the simple syrup, corn syrup and avocado oil, then tossing altogether with the spice blend to fully coat.
  • Spread the seasoned mixture into an even layer using parchment-lined sheet pans sprayed lightly with neutral cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven, starting at twenty minutes, rotating mid-way through baking. After twenty minutes, check to see if the nuts have fully caramelized and are dry to the touch, or if they need additional time, up to a maximum of about 30 minutes (be mindful to check often so the nuts do not get too dark, or they'll turn bitter).
    You may need to take a few out and allow them to cool before knowing if they are done.
    Note: If the mixture still appears syrupy, even after cooling, pop the pans into refrigerator for about twenty minutes.
    Allow to cool completely at room temperature before storing.
    Nuts will stay fresh, stored tightly, for up to one week- so they're great for making ahead!

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 4.9g | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2.7mg