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
Course
Appetizer, Snack
Keyword
bar nuts
AuthorChristina Shoup
Ingredients
Ingredients
2 ½cupsunsalted raw mixed nutswalnuts, cashews, and pecans are a great combo; Trader Joe’s has Fancy Mixed Raw Nuts that would work well
1-2tablespoonsfresh chopped rosemary
½teaspooncayenne pepper
2teaspoonsdark brown sugar
1teaspoonkosher salt
1 1/2teaspoonsmaple syrup
1tablespoonunsalted butter
pinchMaldon saltoptional
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.