Description
These sweet and spicy roasted cashews are the perfect snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw unsalted cashews
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss cashews with salt and cayenne until evenly coated.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup and vanilla. Stir until bubbling but not boiling.
- Pour the maple mixture over the cashews and stir to coat thoroughly.
- Spread cashews on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your taste if you prefer it spicier or milder.
- Ensure to cool the cashews before storing them for longevity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg