Sweet and Savory Roasted Nuts with Rosemary Recipe
These Sweet and Savory Roasted Nuts with Rosemary combine a perfect blend of sugar, herbs, and spices for a flavorful snack. Roasted slowly in the oven at a low temperature, these coated nuts develop a crunchy, aromatic crust that pairs sweet, salty, smoky, and spicy notes, making them an ideal appetizer or snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts
- 1 cup unsalted pecans
- 1 cup unsalted almonds
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
Coating Mixture
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
Spice and Flavor Mix
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 250˚F (120˚C) and lightly grease a nonstick sheet pan with cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent the nuts from sticking during roasting.
- Coat Nuts with Egg White Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and water together until frothy, about 2 minutes. Add the pecans, almonds, and cashews to the bowl and stir thoroughly to evenly coat all the nuts with the egg white mixture.
- Mix Spices and Coat: In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, chopped rosemary, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Pour this spice blend over the nuts and stir well, ensuring every nut is evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Roast the Nuts: Spread the coated nuts in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place the sheet pan on the middle rack of the oven and roast for 55 to 60 minutes. Every 15 minutes, remove the pan and stir the nuts to prevent burning on the edges and to promote even roasting.
- Cool and Serve: Once roasting is complete, remove the nuts from the oven and stir them once more. Allow the nuts to cool completely on the pan so they can crisp up before serving or storing.
Notes
- Stirring frequently during roasting is essential to avoid burning and achieve even crispness.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your spice preference for more or less heat.
- You can use other nut varieties if desired, but total quantity should remain about 3 cups.
- Store cooled nuts in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to two weeks.
- For a nuttier aroma, consider lightly toasting the rosemary before chopping.
Keywords: roasted nuts, savory nuts, sweet and savory snack, rosemary nuts, spiced nuts, appetizer, healthy snack
