Spiced Mixed Nuts
Ingredients
- 1 lb. 4 C mixed unsalted nuts (such as cashews, macadamias, walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- ½ t ground cumin
- ½ t ground coriander
- 2 T unsalted butter
- 2 T dark brown sugar
- 2 T chopped fresh rosemary
- ¼ t cayenne
- 1 ½ t kosher salt
Instructions
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Scatter the nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, shaking the sheet a couple of times during baking, until the nuts are nicely, toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set a small heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle in the coriander and cumin and toast until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, brown sugar, rosemary, and cayenne. Return the skillet to low heat and stir until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Keep warm. Tip the nuts into a large warmed bowl, pour the warm spiced butter over the nuts, and add the salt. Stir until the nuts are well coated. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if necessary. Let the nuts cool completely. The nuts can be made up to a week in advance; store in an airtight container.
- Tip: Tossing the warm nuts in a warmed bowl helps the spiced butter a rimmed baking sheet and coat the nuts evenly.