Spiced Rosemary Bar Nuts: The Perfect Snack for Entertaining
When guests arrive, there’s nothing better than offering a warm, flavorful snack that everyone loves. Our Spiced Rosemary Bar Nuts have become a house favorite, and they never fail to impress.
Simple Ingredients for a Quick Treat
With just a few staple ingredients—nuts from the freezer, pantry spices, maple syrup, butter, and fresh rosemary from the garden—you can quickly create a snack that’s perfectly spicy, salty, and sweet.
A Memorable Bite for Your Guests
These nuts are an unexpected and delightful treat, best enjoyed warm but equally delicious at room temperature. Pair them with a cocktail for a truly memorable experience. Keep these ingredients on hand, and you’ll always be ready to welcome guests with something special.
Cheers,
Christina
Spiced Rosemary Bar Nuts
Perfectly Spicy, Salty, Sweet snack to enjoy with a cocktail. An unexpected and delightful treat for your guests. These are best served warm but very delicious at room temperature as well. Adapted from Union Square Cafe
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups unsalted raw mixed nuts walnuts, cashews, and pecans are a great combo; Trader Joe’s has Fancy Mixed Raw Nuts that would work well
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- pinch Maldon salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°
- Line baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Toast nuts on baking sheet in oven until golden, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine rosemary, cayenne pepper, dark brown sugar, and salt.
- Just before pulling the nuts from the oven, melt butter in a heat-proof microwave safe bowl. Immediately add the maple syrup to the butter and whisk together until completely combined. Pour butter mixture and toasted warm nuts into the spice mixture and toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with a pinch of Maldon salt, if using.
- Enjoy warm.
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Judi LaSalle
Christina, have you ever made these ahead and reheated?
Christina Shoup
Hi Judi, Yes, absolutely! They reheat well with a quick warm up in a toaster oven, oven or even microwave. And actually they are very tasty room temperature, too. I hope you enjoy!
Judi LaSalle
Thank you!