Spiced Maple Roasted Nuts with Rosemary, Curry, and Cayenne Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make Spiced Nuts recipe featuring a mix of almonds, pecans, cashews, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds coated in a blend of maple syrup, rosemary, curry powder, and cayenne pepper. Perfect as a snack or party appetizer with a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Nuts and Seeds
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ¾ cup raw shelled pistachios
- ⅔ cup raw pumpkin seeds
Spice Mixture
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Heat your oven to 325°F (163ºC) and coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix the spice coating: In a large bowl, whisk together the pure maple syrup, dried rosemary, curry powder, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper to create the flavorful glaze for the nuts.
- Coat the nuts: Add all the raw nuts and pumpkin seeds to the bowl with the spice mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure every nut is evenly coated with the spiced maple glaze.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Transfer the coated nuts onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading them into a single, even layer to ensure even roasting.
- Optional seasoning: Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt over the arranged nuts for added texture and burst of salty flavor.
- Bake the nuts: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring the nuts a couple of times during baking to toast them evenly and prevent burning. They should become golden brown and aromatic.
- Cool and store: Remove nuts from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, use a metal spatula to scrape them off the pan, then transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to two weeks for maximum freshness.
Notes
- If you’re sensitive to heat, substitute cayenne pepper with black pepper for a milder spice.
- Raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) can be difficult to find; if unavailable, roasted unsalted pepitas can be used but will have a different texture and won’t burn as easily.
- Ensure nuts are completely cooled before storing to maintain crunchiness and prevent sogginess.
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