Adapted from David Lebovitz
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200g) mixed raw nuts, (untoasted); any combination of cashews, whole almonds, pecan halves, and hazelnuts
- 1 tablespoon (15g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons (45g) dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne or chipotle powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt or kosher salt
- 2 cups (100g) small pretzel twists (the ones from Trader Joe's are so good)
- Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and roast in a 350ºF (180ºC) oven for 10 minutes, stirring once for even toasting.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and maple syrup.
- Add the warm nuts, stirring until coated. Then mix in the salt and pretzels, and stir until the nuts and pretzels are completely coated.
- Spread the mixture back on the baking sheet and return to the oven for 12-18 minutes, stirring twice during cooking. Remove from oven and cool completely, separating the nuts and pretzels as they cool.
- Once cool, this mixture can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
My Notes: So simple and addictive. I only used pecan halves and that was perfect. MXF
