Spicy Chilli Maple Nuts Recipe

Name: Spicy Chilli Maple Nuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup each of walnuts, cashews, and pecans; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon chipotle chilli powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Gluten-free option

Soy-free option

Oil-free option

Easy peasy

One-pot recipe

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Gluten-free option

Soy-free option

Oil-free option

Easy peasy

One-pot recipe

Holidays

Entertaining

Snacks

Desserts

A baking tray lined with greaseproof paper holds roasted spicy nuts, with a small dish of chilli powder and a white spoon beside a folded orange striped towel.

Close-up of assorted roasted nuts, including walnuts, cashews, and pecans, coated with a glossy, plant-based caramelised glaze.

For those who like their sweet with a bit of a kick, these nuts are a spectacular balance of the two! If you’re preparing for a party, may as well just go ahead and double the recipe.

You will need

Serves 6

1 cup each of walnuts, cashews, and pecans
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chipotle chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Recipe: Deb Kaloper

Photography: Chris Middleton

Stylist: Deb Kaloper

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Directions

5 mins to prep

15 mins to cook

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2

Place all ingredients into a bowl, and mix well to combine. Spread over the lined tray and toast for 10 minutes. Then stir the nuts, and toast for another 5-10 minutes until glossy.
Step 3

Remove nuts from the oven, and cool on a separate plate. Once they have cooled completely, store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.