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Sweet-and-Spicy Mixed Nuts

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Any combination of nuts and seeds will be fine, so feel free to finish up any odds and ends you have around.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup blanched almonds
1 cup pecans
1 cup walnuts
1/4 cup shelled raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350ºF. Toss 1 cup blanched almonds, 1 cup pecans, 1 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 Tbsp. rosemary leaves, 2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tsp. hot smoked Spanish paprika, and 1 tsp. kosher salt in a medium bowl. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until nuts are toasted, 20–25 minutes. Spread out on parchment paper, breaking up clusters. Let cool.

  2. Do ahead

    Step 2

    Nuts can be candied 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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