Hello, my name is Lisa and I'm a snacker. And one of my absolute favorite snacks is something sweet, salty, a little bit spicy, and it has to be crunchy. These sweet and spicy nuts hit the spot every time. I eat them by the handfuls, and love them sprinkled in salads (like this pear salad), over yogurt, on a charcuterie board and they also make excellent Christmas gifts. I love buying mini mason jars, filling them with these sweet and spicy nuts, and then tying a festive bow with a sparkly gift tag.
Instead of the usual Chex Mix, up your game with this sweet and spicy mixture. The great thing about these easy and quick spiced nuts is you can literally use your favorite combination of nuts. Do you love walnuts and pecans? Or maybe you're a fan of brazil nuts and cashews? Use whatever nuts you like! The most important thing is to keep an eye on them. You'll be roasting them twice -- and both times you'll need to keep an eagle eye to be sure they get toasted and not burnt. The roasting times are based on my oven, but you might need more, or less, time depending on how hot your oven is.....so don't leave your kitchen while they're roasting.
Ok.....now for a little FAQ!
Can I make these in my toaster oven?
Sure! You'll need to adjust the time accordingly (they'll probably take less time.....but keep an eye to be sure!), but you can absolutely make them in your toaster oven.
Can I make them spicier?
Of course! You do you, my friend. If you want them spicier, add another 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and reduce the amount of maple syrup.
How long will they last?
If you're lucky enough, they'll last up to one week -- just be sure to store them in a sealed container in your fridge. At my house, they disappear so fast I'm lucky if they last 2 days.
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