Holiday Candied Nuts

A bowl of mixed nuts with a candy coating with shallots and rosemary.

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A sweet and savory blend of shallots, rosemary, and spicy cayenne add so much flavor to these candied nuts! We make these every year and people always ask me for the recipe!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 244kcal

Author: Michelle Miller

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup shallots minced
2 tablespoons rosemary finely chopped
4 cups nuts almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, or nuts of choice!
1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste. I use flaky salt.)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less, to taste

Instructions

Into a large skillet, add butter, shallots and rosemary. Saute over medium heat, until the shallots are softened, about 10 minutes.
Add in the mixed nuts, and heat over medium heat, stirring occassionally, for about 10 minutes to toast the nuts.
Add in the coconut sugar, flaky salt, and cayenne pepper. Continue to stir, allowing the sugar to melt and coat the nuts.
Add the nuts in a single layer onto a baking sheet and allow to cool.
Tip: If the nuts are still sticky after cooling, preheat oven to 275º F, and bake the nuts for 10-15 minutes. Once they have cooled the sugar coating will no longer be sticky.

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Notes

How to Store Candied Nuts

Once the nuts have fully cooled, pack them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, until ready to serve.

The nuts will last longer in the freezer. Pack them in freezer safe containers, and freeze up to 6 months. Allow to come to room temperature prior to serving.

Tips & Variations

Adjust the Spice: We love these with a bold spicy kick, so I add more cayenne pepper. I suggest adding the cayenne in a small amount even if you don’t want them to be spicy – the flavor and subtle spice really adds to the flavor!

Pack for Christmas Gifts: If packing to use as Christmas gifts, be sure the coating is not sticky. If your coating is still sticky, preheat the oven to 275º F, and bake the nuts on a baking try for 10-15 minutes. Once the nuts have cooled, the coating will not longer feel sticky.

Then they are ready to pack! Find cute jars, fill them up with the candied nuts, and then wrap a ribbon or bow around the jar. They are great stocking stuffers or additions to other gifts.

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