Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts
This post is sponsored by Cavit Wines. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts are a simple oven roasted nuts recipe that are an easy make ahead appetizer and make a great holiday gift!
This post has been sponsored by Cavit Wines and Honest Cooking. All opinions expressed here are my own.
I love Christmas, but I could care less about presents. For me, it’s all about holiday cheer, which includes anything from a cozy cup of hot cocoa and a great movie, to getting together with family and friends with plenty of great food and drink.
Presents are overrated.
My favorite place to be at holiday gatherings happens to be the appetizer table. I love nibbling on different foods that compliment a nice glass of red wine. That’s where these Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts come in. I made them about 3 times between Thanksgiving and Christmas last year, and also gave them away as gifts. I never got around to photographing them last year, so they were on the top of my list of recipes to share with you this year.
These nuts are so special because of the combination of flavors. We’ve got sweet maple syrup combined with a kick of cayenne pepper for some sweet heat, then there’s fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt added to the mix. That whole sweet-salty-spicy thing gets me every time, and the rosemary makes this festive for the holidays as well as all winter long. These Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts have got it all.
Now let’s talk about that nice glass of red wine that I mentioned. I paired these nuts with Cavit Select Red Blend, which complemented them perfectly.
Cavit’s Select Red Blend is a rich, bold blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Teroldego. Together, these varietals produce a smooth wine that’s rich, bold, and fruity with spicy, floral undertones. The Cavit Select Red Blend is very unique and versatile, so it will pair with a wide variety of dishes.
Cavit wines hail from Trentino-Alto Adige, a region of Northern Italy, which is an exciting, progressive, and diverse wine-making region. Cavit wines are hand-picked and crafted with a quality that honors that region. I tasted the quality, and really enjoyed this wine with my Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts.
Let’s talk about these oven roasted nuts again, shall we? These are extremely easy to make — we’re talking 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time.
You can even make them ahead as they keep in an airtight container for a few weeks. I live for make-ahead recipes, because I’d rather be part of the party than be in the kitchen slaving while everyone else has fun.
Agreed?
These roasted nuts are perfect for holiday parties, Christmas, New Years, and right on through the winter. I’ll be serving them at this year’s Super Bowl party (yes I’m thinking about that already!).
They’re so versatile and are one of my go-to appetizers because they always please the crowd.
Don’t be surprised if people aren’t leaving your appetizer table when these nuts around. The real trick, however, is keeping them around. 🙂
Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups pecans
- 1.5 cups almonds
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon cayenne pepper* use up to 1 teaspoon for more spice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped (or about 3 teaspoons dried), divided
- flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the nuts on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Combine the melted butter with the maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the rosemary. Pour the mixture over the nuts and toss to coat them evenly.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, then toss once more. Bake for 5-10 minutes longer, or until the nuts are golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove from heat and immediately toss with the additional 1/2 teaspoon rosemary and flaky sea salt, to taste.
- Allow the nuts to come to room temperature and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use any combination of your favorite nuts!
- Recipe yields 4 cups of roasted nuts.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
23 Comments on “Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts”
I agree, presents are definitely overrated! I love the joy of the holiday season and all of the little things that go along with it. These roasted nuts look like the perfect treat to munch on during the holidays, Marcie! I love that you used rosemary (one of my favorite herbs) and maple. Sounds SO good!
I’m glad you agree, Gayle, and I know you love your rosemary, too! 🙂
I feel the same way, the holidays are my favorite because I get to spend more time with my family and how joyous it is around this time of year. These roasted nuts are just the perfect snack too! Love the sweet, salty and spicy combo! I could easily eat the entire batch 🙂 They look incredible, Marcie!
It is a joyous time of year with some of the best food ever! Thanks, Kelly!
Hi Marcie, I am all about the sides and appetizers, love quick and easy snacks that are delicious. The combo of sweet and salty with a kick of spice sounds wonderful.
Thanks so much, Cheri!
I’m all about the cheer, too! Fun times with family, friends, and good eats + drinks are what it’s all about. 🙂 This nut mix is right up my alley. Such gorgeous photos, too!!
Thanks so much, Alyssa!
Woah..My hubby and my daughter love roasted nuts so I am sure they are going to love this recipe. 🙂
They’re truly addicting! Thanks, Puja!
I totally agree — food gifts are never overrated! Thank you, Jessica!
This may be a silly question – do you use salted nuts or unsalted?
Not a silly question at all, Sonia! I used raw nuts here, which I buy in bulk at Costco and freeze them. You can also find raw nuts in the baking isle of your supermarket!
Can you use salted nuts?
I prefer to use raw nuts and toast them and salt them myself, but you can certainly use salted nuts and omit the salt from the recipe.
Can you use vegan butter?
I’ve never used vegan butter, but coconut oil or any other oil would work great!
I’m wondering if you can freeze these nuts?
I’ve never tried it but I don’t recommend it.
I love these but found they gave me a tummy ache. I substituted coconut oil for the butter and that’s made all the difference! I add raisins and cranberries and candies ginger – can’t stop eating them!! So yummy 😋
I’m glad you figured out what gave you a stomach ache, and coconut oil is such a great substitute! Thanks for your feedback Abigail!
These are incredible, followed the recipe exactly, thank you for a great recipe!
Glad you liked them and thanks for the feedback!