Maple Syrup Spiced Nuts

Name: Maple Syrup Spiced Nuts Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 4 cups raw nuts (any combo of cashews almonds walnuts); 1/2 c. pure maple syrup; 1/4 c. honey; pat of butter; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp cayenne; 1 tsp. vanilla extract (pure); 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; dash or two of chili powder if you like the zip.

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

4 cups raw nuts (any combo of cashews, almonds, walnuts)1/2 c. pure maple syrup1/4 c. honeypat of butter1 tsp. salt1 tsp. black pepper1 tsp cayenne1 tsp. vanilla extract (pure)1/2 tsp. cinnamondash or two of chili powder if you like the zip.

Directions

Preheat oven 350. Place nuts on parchment in single layer, roast for 8-10 min. Cool. After cooling, place one cup of nuts in food processer and coarsely chop - should have a mix of ground and chopped nuts. In large skillet, heat syrups, honey, butter, and spices until honey is liquid. Mix in all nut products and stir completely. Spread onto parchment paper on large cookie pan, and place in oven for about 8 - 10. Do not overcook.

Serving Size: makes 16 servings (palm size)

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user OOOMAC.

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 263.9
Total Fat: 20.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.9 mg
Sodium: 145.2 mg
Total Carbs: 19.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
Protein: 5.5 g

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