Maple Rosemary Mixed Nuts

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 1 c each
• pecan halves
• walnut pieces
• blanched hazelnuts
• raw cashews
• 1/4 c maple syrup
• 2 T olive or canola oil
• 1 T each finely chopped fresh rosemary and thyme
• 1 large clove garlic minced
• 1/4 t cayenne pepper optional
• 1 T sea salt flakes

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. line shallow pan with foil. Spread nuts in one layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Step 2

Meanwhile, stir together maple syrup, oil, herbs, garlic and cayenne. Remove nuts from oven. Pour syrup mixture over and toss well. Bake 10 more minutes, stirring often.

Step 3

Sprinkle with sea salt and stir. Let cool completely in pan or on rack. Store covered at room temperature up to 5 days. If desired, warm in skillet over med-low heat to serve.