Maple Spice Nuts

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 lb whole almond, blanched (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 lb pecans (2 cups)
• 1/2 lb peanuts, roasted unsalted (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on your taste)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 heat oil in large skillet (i use cast iron) over high heat. add almonds; saute, stirring 2 to 3 minutes, until almonds begin to brown. add pecans; saute 1 minute. add peanuts; saute 1 minute more.
• 3 lower heat to medium-high. sprinkle nuts with salt, coriander, black pepper and cayenne pepper; toss to coat nuts.
• 4 pour maple syrup over nuts, saute until syrup is evaporated and nuts are lightly caramelized, 1 minute. spoon into 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan or cookie sheet.
• 5 bake in 350 degree oven, tossing occasionally, for 30 minutes or until no longer sticky. cool completely.