Description
Ina Garten’s chipotle & rosemary roasted nuts blend savory spices with aromatic herbs for an irresistible snack. Spicy and complex flavors will delight you with this simple yet elegant appetizer or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (14 oz/397 g) whole roasted unsalted cashews
- 2 cups (7 oz/198 g) whole walnut halves
- 2 cups (7 oz/198 g) whole pecan halves
- 0.5 cups (3 oz/85 g) whole almonds
- 0.33 cups pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cups light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 3 tbsps freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tsps ground chipotle powder
- 4 tbsps minced fresh rosemary leaves, divided
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating an optimal roasting environment for the nuts.
- Pan Setup: Coat a large sheet pan with vegetable oil, ensuring a non-stick surface for even roasting.
- Nut Mixing: Combine cashews, walnuts, pecans, and almonds on the prepared pan, creating a diverse nut blend.
- Flavor Infusion: Drizzle vegetable oil, maple syrup, and orange juice over the nuts, thoroughly coating each piece with the liquid mixture.
- Seasoning Application: Sprinkle brown sugar, chipotle powder, chopped rosemary, and salt across the nuts, tossing meticulously to distribute seasonings uniformly.
- Roasting Process: Spread nuts in a single layer and roast for 25 minutes, stirring twice with a metal spatula to ensure even browning and prevent burning.
- Final Touch: Remove from oven when nuts appear glazed and golden-brown, immediately garnish with additional salt and rosemary, gently tossing to incorporate final seasonings.
- Cooling and Storage: Allow nuts to cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping, then serve warm or transfer to airtight containers for storage.
Notes
- Optimize Nut Roasting: Choose raw, unsalted nuts for maximum flavor absorption and control over seasoning.
- Prevent Burning Technique: Stir nuts twice during roasting to ensure even caramelization and prevent scorching at edges.
- Flavor Layering Tip: Add fresh rosemary and salt after roasting to maintain herb’s vibrant taste and enhance final seasoning.
- Storage Wisdom: Store cooled nuts in airtight containers at room temperature for up to two weeks, maintaining crispness and flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg