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 or Christmas tree charcuterie 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. Add up to a tablespoon more for added sweetness.
- Rosemary. Substitute the rosemary with your favorite fresh herbs or 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried herbs.
- Cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper provides subtle spicy flavor. Use more to make it spicier, or omit entirely. You can also substitute it with a teaspoon of your favorite spices such as chili powder, ground cinnamon, and more.
- Flaky sea salt. 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. If you don’t have flaky sea salt, add 1 teaspoon of salt to the nuts before baking.
See the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
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, salt and 1 tablespoon of the chopped rosemary. Pour the mixture over the nuts and toss to coat them evenly.
- Bake for about 7 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.
Recipe 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.
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Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups raw nuts see note 2
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted; sub with oil to make dairy-free
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup add 1 tablespoon additional for added sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon cayenne pepper use up to 1 teaspoon for more spice; see note 3
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped (or about 1 1/2 teaspoons dried), divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt add 1/2 teaspoon more if not using flaky sea salt for finishing
- flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
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.3.5 cups raw nuts, 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. I used walnuts, pecans and almonds, but any variety will work well.
- Customize this recipe with your favorite seasonings such as chili powder, ground cinnamon and more.
- 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.
33 Comments on “Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts”
I found these bland and wanted more layers. I added ginger and curry. I put a whole packet of rosemary, mostly raw at the end, and it is still subtle. I sprinkled maple sugar on top.
Some people love these as they are and some people find them bland. Which is why I state in the recipe card that more maple syrup can be added for sweetness and additional cayenne pepper as well.