Sweet & Salty Rosemary Roasted Mixed Nuts Recipe
Hello. I would like you to meet some very delicious, highly-addictive roasted mixed nuts! This rosemary roasted mixed nuts recipe is the perfect combination of savory, mildly sweet and salty. It is easy to make, and can be used with many types of nuts. If you’d like, you could spice things up with the addition of chili powder as well.
We make a batch of these rosemary roasted mixed nuts to graze on every holiday season. We love to put them in mason jars to give away as sweet little homemade gifts! Really though, these delicious roasted mixed nuts could (and should) be celebrated any time of year.
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Ingredients
This recipe makes about 3 to 4 pint jars of rosemary roasted mixed nuts.
- 1.5 pounds total of raw, unsalted nuts of choice. In this example we are using raw pecans, walnuts and almonds, though we have also made this recipe using cashews too!
- 2 tbsp “cooking fat” of choice, such as coconut oil, butter, vegan butter, or olive oil. Coconut oil is our top choice for this recipe!
- 2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 3 tbsp real maple syrup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp finely-chopped fresh rosemary. If attempting to use dry rosemary, use only 1 tbsp and toss with nuts after roasting is complete.
- Optional: a small pinch of chili powder or chipotle powder
- 2024 UPDATE: I’ve been adding 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract lately, and it’s divine!
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Combine the mixed nuts in a large mixing bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, melt your oil or butter of choice. Then stir in the maple syrup and minced fresh rosemary. Pour this mixture over the nuts, stirring as you go to evenly coat them.
- Next, sprinkle the brown sugar, salt, and optional chili powder over the bowl of glazed nuts. Again, stir and toss to evenly coat them as you go.
- Spread the coated mixed nuts out evenly on either a greased (e.g. olive oil) or parchment-paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake the nuts for approximately 17 to 20 minutes – until they become toasty and golden brown. Stop to stir and toss the nuts once halfway through baking to ensure even roasting. *Note that the nuts will not seem super-crunchy until they’ve cooled. Do not over-roast. Burnt nuts are no bueno!
- Once they’re finished baking, set the roasted mixed nuts out at room temperature and continue to toss and stir periodically to prevent them from sticking together (or to the pan) while cooling. During this time, taste-test the roasted nuts and add more salt if desired.
- Serve warm or cool and enjoy!
- Store the finished rosemary roasted mixed nuts in an air-tight container once completely cooled.
Sweet and Salty Rosemary Roasted Mixed Nuts
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Mixed raw unsalted mixed nuts of choice (e.g. cashews, walnuts, almonds and/or pecans)
- 2 Tbsp Oil or butter. Coconut oil suggested. Other options include butter, vegan butter or olive oil
- 3 Tbsp Real maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp Fresh rosemary, finely minced (If attempting to use dry rosemary, use only 1 tbsp and toss with nuts after roasting is complete. )
- 2 tsp Sea salt, coarsely-ground preferred
- Optional: a pinch of chili powder or chipotle powder
- 2024 update: 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract is divine!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Combine the mixed nuts in a large mixing bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, melt your oil or butter of choice. Stir in maple syrup and rosemary. Pour the mixture over the nuts, stirring as you go to evenly coat them.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar, salt, and optional chili powder over the bowl of glazed nuts. Stir and toss to evenly coat the nuts.
- Spread the coated mixed nuts out evenly on either a greased (e.g. olive oil) or parchment-paper covered baking sheet.
- Bake the nuts for approximately 17 to 20 minutes – until they become toasty and golden brown. Stir and toss the nuts once halfway through baking to ensure even roasting. *Note that the nuts will not seem super crunchy until they’ve cooled. Avoid burning!
- Once they’re finished baking, set the roasted mixed nuts out at room temperature and continue to toss and stir periodically to prevent them from sticking together (or to the pan) while cooling. During this time, taste-test the roasted nuts and add more salt if desired.
- Serve warm or cool and enjoy!
- Store fully-cooled nuts in an air-tight container.
Well folks, I hope you enjoy these delicious rosemary roasted mixed nuts just as much as we do! Please let us know with a comment or review below. Looking for more holiday party appetizer ideas, or “just-because” tasty snacks? Check out our easy stuffed dates with goat cheese, nuts, honey and thyme. Or, these two-bite garlic and herb roasted smashed potatoes with optional cheese. See a list of over 20 vegan and vegetarian holiday dish ideas here.
57 Comments
Kathy L
I made these for many of the neighbors for Christmas. I included the vanilla and it was just what they needed. I added dried cranberries to the pan when they came out of the oven and tossed to let the flavors meld then let everything cool before putting in containers. Delicious and loved by all!
Aaron (Mr. DeannaCat)
Hi Kathy, we are so glad your neighbors enjoyed the roasted nuts and adding dried cranberries is a great idea, thanks for sharing!