Caramelized Mixed Nuts featuring Maple Bacon Sea Salt

These caramelized mixed nuts are a sweet-salty snack made for parties, cheese boards, holiday bowls, and edible gifting. The caramelized coating gives the nuts a glossy crunch, while Maple Bacon Sea Salt adds a smoky, sweet, savory finish that keeps the recipe from tasting one-note. Cool the nuts fully before storing so the caramelized coating sets and the finished nuts stay crisp. They work as a snack on their own, a topping for salads or desserts, or a crunchy addition to boards with cheese, crackers, fruit, and chocolate.

Ingredients:

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Why Maple Bacon Sea Salt Works in These Caramelized Mixed Nuts

Maple Bacon Sea Salt works in caramelized nuts because nuts naturally pair with smoky, salty, and sweet flavors. The maple note supports the caramelized coating, while the bacon-style savory edge balances the sugar and brings out the richness of almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews, or any mixed nut blend. A finishing pinch after cooling can make the flavor more noticeable.


Instructions:

  • In a hot pan, add sugar and water

  • Lower the heat to medium and let it cook until it becomes light brown in color

  • Now add in the butter, mix nicely and toss in the mixed nuts

  • Stir and transfer onto a baking sheet to cool down

  • Sprinkle with Maple Bacon Sea Salt and enjoy!

faqs:

Q: How do I keep caramelized nuts from sticking together?

A: Spread them out on parchment while they cool and separate large clusters before the coating fully sets.

Q: Can I make caramelized mixed nuts ahead?

A: Yes. They are a good make-ahead snack as long as they are cooled fully and stored airtight.

Q: What nuts work best?

A: Pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews, or a mixed nut blend all work. Keep pieces similar in size for even coating.

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