Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts
Crunchy, addictive and packed with sweet and savory flavor, these Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts will be your new favorite snack or appetizer. They can be customized with your favorite nuts, herbs and spices and they’re ready in about 20 minutes!
When I host a gathering, I always have a lot of fun deciding on different types of appetizers to serve.
Cheesy hot artichoke dip is a crowd favorite, and my crudités platter is so colorful that it makes eating veggies fun.
It doesn’t get much easier (or delicious) than these Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts. They’re great for any occasion, including holidays, and they’re nearly effortless.
They’re a great addition to a cheese board as well, and they always keep people coming back for more!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- These roasted mixed nuts are sweet, savory and completely addictive.
- They include just a few ingredients and they’re ready in about 20 minutes.
- They’re easily customized with your favorite nuts, herbs and seasonings.
- They’re a healthy snack that’s naturally gluten-free, and they may be made vegan with one simple swap.
Recipe ingredients
- Nuts. This recipe includes a mix of almonds, walnuts and pecans, but peanuts and cashews are great choices as well. For best results, use raw nuts as they have no added flavors.
- Butter. A bit of unsalted butter adds great flavor, but it may be substituted with your favorite oil to make these oven roasted nuts dairy-free and vegan.
- Maple syrup. Substitute with honey if desired.
- Rosemary. Substitute the rosemary with your favorite fresh or dried herbs or omit entirely.
- Cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper provides subtle spicy flavor. Use more to make it spicier, or omit entirely. You can also substitute it with your favorite spice(s).
- I typically add a bit of salt to the butter mixture, then finish the nuts with a pinch of flaky sea salt. It adds a festive touch and really accentuates the flavor!
How to make roasted almonds, walnuts and pecans
Making roasted nuts is incredibly easy, and there’s minimal prep involved.
Pro tip: The roasting time is an estimate as all oven temperatures vary. The nuts will be fragrant when they’re almost done, so it’s important to keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly.
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl and combine with the maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the chopped 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.
FAQS
Roasting nuts enhances their nutty flavor and makes them even crunchier.
Almonds, pecans, walnuts, peanuts, cashews, pistachios and hazelnuts are all great choices for roasting. I don’t recommend using pine nuts as they burn quickly.
Seeds such as sunflower seeds and pepitas are also a great addition!
The telltale sign that roasted nuts are done is that they’ll be very fragrant. When you begin to smell them, keep a close eye on them as they go from almost done to burnt very quickly.
Roasted nuts will keep in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: The roasting time is an estimate as all oven temperatures vary. The nuts will be fragrant when they’re almost done, so it’s important to keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly.
- Be sure to use raw nuts as they have no added flavorings.
- Customize this recipe with your favorite nuts, herbs and seasonings.
- Store roasted nuts in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
More appetizer recipes you’ll love:
- Air fryer meatballs
- Baked zucchini chips
- Deviled eggs with bacon
- Endive salad bites
- Mini goat cheese balls
- Smoked salmon appetizer
- Stuffed mini peppers by 15 Spatulas
- White bean hummus
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Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups raw pecans
- 1.5 cups raw almonds
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted; sub with oil to make dairy-free
- 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 1 1/2 teaspoons dried), divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Equipment
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, 1 tablespoon of the rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour the mixture over the nuts, toss to coat them evenly, then spread in an even layer.1.5 cups raw pecans, 1.5 cups raw almonds, 1 cup raw walnuts, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 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. If you don't have flaky sea salt, add more salt to taste.flaky sea salt
- Allow the nuts to come to room temperature and enjoy!
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Notes
- Pro tip: The roasting time is an estimate as all oven temperatures vary. The nuts will be fragrant when they’re almost done, so it’s important to keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly.
- Be sure to use raw nuts as they have no added flavorings.
- Customize this recipe with your favorite nuts, herbs and seasonings.
- Store roasted nuts in an air tight container at room temperature 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.
**This recipe was originally published in December 2016. Step by step photos have been added, and the post has been modified to include more recipe information.
25 Comments on “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!
Oooh yes I love flavored almonds, walnuts & pecans! A perfect snack during the holiday season!
We need something healthy to snack on right ?! 🙂