Sweet and Spicy Candied Nuts
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Serves: 2 cups
 
Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 C pecans
  • 1 C raw, unsalted cashews
  • ¼ C dried cranberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine maple syrup and next three ingredients. Stir to combine. Add pecans and cashews and stir until the nut mixture is fully coated.
  2. On a parchment lined pan, spead nuts evenly. Bake for 5 minutes. Using fork, stir to coat with melted mixture. Continue baking about 7-8 more minutes until nuts are golden and bubbling. Allow to cool and mix in dried cranberries.
  3. Can be made 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Recipe by Good Thyme Kitchen at https://www.goodthymekitchen.com/sweet-and-spicy-candied-nuts/