Honey Roasted Cashews
My mother-in-law requested a recipe for honey roasted cashews a while back. And yes, I did already blog them! But the pics were less than mediocre and since I was making them I thought I should take some better photos. Now… who doesn’t love the whole sweet and salty thing? These nuts got it goin on, they are perfect for a quick snack and super easy to make! Also they are WAY better tasting than store bought and not to mention better for you!
I haven’t met a nut I didn’t like, but what is it about cashews? You sit down with a bag of them and before you know you can’t stop stuffing your face with them… oh wait… maybe that’s just me. Honestly I could easily eat this whole batch without thinking twice about it. I love them that much! I love them more than my girls… just kidding… sort of.
*You can also view my recipe at MapleSyrupWorld.com!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with tin foil. Combine the honey, maple syrup and butter in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave for about 25-30 seconds until butter is melted.
Add the salt, cinnamon and vanilla and stir.
Pour the honey/maple syrup mixture over the cashews and stir until completely coated.
Dump the coated nuts on to the lined baking sheet and spread out evenly. Bake for 6 minutes, remove and stir. Spread the cashews into another single layer and bake again for 6 minutes. The honey/maple glaze gets thick and sticky in the oven and coats the nuts as you toss them.
I give your full permission to lick the drips on the bowl… don’t feel silly… I do it… it’s a total must!
After being in the oven they should smell toasty and they should be a light golden brown.
Use the tin foil to pour the cashews into a different medium-size bowl. Toss with the 2 tablespoon sugar.
You know you want one!
If you can resist the urge to unhinge your jaw and inhale them all, then I highly suggest letting them cool completely and store them in a glass jar with an airtight lid!
Honey Roasted Cashews
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients:
1 lb. Cashews
2 tablespoons of Honey
1 1/2 tablespoons of real Maple Syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons of Unsalted Butter
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
2 tablespoons Sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with tin foil.
Measure out all ingredients and combine the honey, maple syrup and butter. Microwave until butter is melted {about 25-30 seconds}.
Then add salt, vanilla and cinnamon to the honey mixture and stir. Place cashews in a medium size bowl, pour the honey mixture over the nuts and toss.
When coated spread on the prepared cookie sheet {forming a single layer} and bake for 6 minutes.
Remove from oven, toss again and place back in the oven for 6 more minutes.
Remove and pour into a clean bowl, toss with the 2 tablespoons of sugar and a little salt to taste and let cool, stirring occasionally.
When completely cool pour into a glass jar with an air-tight lid.
Over the past few years I’ve been on a mission to find and create recipes that I can make from scratch. I hope you enjoy the recipes on this blog as they are tried and true from my kitchen to yours! (
I never thought of doing my own honey roasted nuts, how delicious!! Bookmarking this one, thank you thank you thank you!!!
Oh these look so pretty, perfect for leacing out for guests
Hey Laurie,
We would love to feature your recipe on http://www.maplesyrupworld.com/, give us a shout!
Richard
I love cashews too, and spicing them up like this must take them to a whole new level! Question though, do you start with raw cashews, or can you start out with ones that are already dry roasted?
The Sugar Queen~ You can buy "raw" or salted… either way will work. I have made them with raw before and just add a pinch of salt to the glaze. I didn't see "raw" cashews at my local grocery store so I just omitted the salt in the glaze because the cashews seemed slightly salty already. All cashews are some what processed, they aren't really raw, I read somewhere
So the Planter's brand nuts in the blue tin would work just fine?
To be honest, I don't know… I only have bought mine in bulk. You need a pound so I would try looking for the bulk cashews. I would hate to tell you okay for sure, Planters may have REALLLY salted cashews.
That's ok! I'm not sure where to buy bulk cashews, other than the bins at the grocery store~ just not sure how fresh they would be. I still really want to make these, and probably will try the Planters, unless I can find another source. I'll let you know how they turn out! Thanks Laurie, for the information!!
Great post. I made roasted chickpeas for the first time (our kiddos have nut allergies) so I'm going to try this with chickpeas and see what happens. I'm sure they'll be delish.
I saw Jaden from steamykitchen.com roast some chickpeas…they looked delicious! Let me know how they turn out!
wow I never thought of making my own! Absolutely brilliant! Definitely will be making these. I just found your blog and love it. You have a new follower!
xo
Oh yum. I loved honey roasted cashews. I'm totally saving this. Gorgeous photography!
Beautiful post – would love to make these (and eat them!)
Yum, yum, YUM! These sound fantastic. I'm sure that when I make them I won't be able to stop popping them in my mouth
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Laurie,
I featured your recipe for the Weekend Blog Showcase…and included a link back to your blog. Wonderful recipe…I'm using these nuts as hostess gifts throughout the holiday season. THANK YOU!!!!
http://thatskinnychickcanbake.blogspot.com/2010/12/sweet-and-spicy-cocktail-nuts.html
Fantastic New Year's Eve snack
I’m making these today! I cannot wait to try them! Thanks so much for the recipe!!!
simplyscratch replied: — December 3rd, 2012 @ 1:18 am
Enjoy!
I made these this afternoon and they are sensational!!! Super quick, super easy and totally delicious!!! I posted about them tonight at: http://coleensrecipes.blogspot.com/2012/12/honey-roasted-cashews.html
Thank you for sharing this recipe!!
Just wanted to say thanks for the recipe and the idea. I had a bag of both almonds and cashews in my cabinet and was looking for a tasty solution. I made some super minor tweaks, turned out great.
http://www.simpleawesomecooking.com/2012/12/maple-honey-roasted-almonds-and-cashews.html