Rosemary Honey Roasted Nuts
Looking for an easy homemade addition to your holiday appetizer tray or a healthy snack to munch on? Rosemary Honey Roasted Nuts are full of sweet and savory flavor! Make a big batch to have on hand for any last minute charcuterie board or put into a cute tin or glass jars for holiday gifts.
The holidays are upon us which means - lots of social gatherings! I think everyone is itching to get out and socialize after two years of not being able to. One of my favorite things about holiday gatherings is the appetizers. From baked brie, shrimp cocktail, and charcuterie to creamy dips and bacon wrapped everything!
I also love nuts on an appetizer spread for a little boost of protein and as an in-between filler, and of course as a healthy snack. These Rosemary Honey Roasted Nuts are perfect for filling space on a charcuterie board or just having in a bowl while enjoying a glass of wine with a friend.
Ingredients in Rosemary Honey Roasted Nuts
- Mix Nuts - my container of raw mixed nuts included cashews, almonds, pistachios, and walnuts. Really, any mixed nuts would work. You could also use all almonds or all cashews, if you'd like.
- Olive Oil
- Honey
- Brown Sugar
- Fresh Rosemary - fresh rosemary is absolutely necessary for the delicious rosemary flavor in these roasted nuts!
- Sea Salt
- Cayenne Pepper - optional! I love the heat that cayenne pepper gives to the nuts but I did skip it this time to be more kid friendly.
How to Make Rosemary Honey Roasted Nuts
This recipe comes together very quickly.
Prepare the rosemary honey mixture. Add the olive oil, honey, brown sugar, rosemary, and salt to a small bowl and whisk together until combined.
Combine with the nuts. Add the mixed nuts to a large bowl and then drizzle with the honey mixture. Toss well to combine.
Bake. Spread the nuts out onto a parchment paper lined rimmed baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Your house is going to smell AMAZING!
Cool. Let the nuts cool and then give them a taste! I like to add a little extra sprinkle of sea salt to the nuts after they are baked.
Storage. Store these in an airtight container or jar.
Rosemary Honey Roasted Nuts Questions
What kind of nuts to use?
I used a raw mix nuts combination that I found at target that had cashews, pistachios, almonds, and walnuts. You could really use any nut combination that you like or add some macadamia nuts or pecans!
What if I don't like fresh rosemary?
It adds really great flavor to these nuts but if you don't like, omit it. I'd recommend using the cayenne pepper for sure if you don't add the rosemary to give these nuts some more complex flavor.
Can I use dried rosemary instead of fresh?
In a pinch, sure. I highly recommend using fresh because it has a lot more flavor.
Can I use maple syrup instead of honey?
Definitely! I'm actually dying to try this substitution, too!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 5 cups raw unsalted mixed nuts
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional! We didn't use it this time but it is fun for a little sweet and spicy combo.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, honey, rosemary, brown sugar, and sea salt. (and cayenne pepper, if using)
- Place the nuts in a large bowl and drizzle with the rosemary honey mixture.
- Mix well to combine.
- Spread the nuts evenly out on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the nuts in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Let cool and then serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- These can definitely be made ahead of time! Just store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.
- Use fresh rosemary, if possible. Dried will do in a pinch, but fresh rosemary will taste much better!
