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Honey Roasted Cashews Recipe

Honey Roasted Cashews Recipe is super simple with just 5 ingredients. They only take 30-minutes to make! Perfect for Honey Roasted Peanuts too.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack, snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Cyndy Ufkes - The Art of Food and Wine

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 tsp cayenne, more to taste
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 16 ounces cashews, roasted and salted, Or peanuts, roasted and salted

Instructions

  • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment or a Silpat mat. Heat oven to 325°F.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl add honey and microwave for 30-45 seconds, or until mixture starts to bubble.
    Remove and add the cayenne, sea salt and half of the sugar (¼ cup) and blend well.
  • Add cashews to the honey mixture and stir very quickly to coat.
  • Spread nuts in a single layer onto prepared pan and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning. Nuts should be golden brown and lightly roasted.
    Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup sugar.
    Let cool for 3-5 minutes and then break apart.
    Allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container or mason jar with a tight-fitting lid. The nuts will keep for up to 2 weeks.
    Honey Roasted Cashews

Notes

  • No cashews on hand - feel free to sub in skinned peanuts or pecans

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg