Honey Roasted Nuts
Honey roasted nuts have a hint of cinnamon and orange zest. These nuts are a delicious snack or a lovely addition to a holiday gift basket. Recipe from Gourmet Magazine, October, 1991. Makes 3 pounds or 2, 1/8 cup servings.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 394kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw pecans
- 1 pound raw almonds
- 1 pound raw walnuts
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. lightly toast the nuts for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In a large microwave-safe, large bowl toss nuts, melted butter, honey, orange zest, cinnamon and sea salt until well coated.
- Microwave nut mixture at full-power for about 7 minutes, stirring half way through heating.
- Pour mixture on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Spread nuts in a single even layer using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon. (Nuts will be hot!)
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature Break up nut mixture.Store in an airtight container or glass jars.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg