These spiced walnuts are tossed in a sweet and spicy glaze and then perfectly roasted until golden brown. Ready in less than 30 minutes, you'll find these Maple Spiced Walnuts are quick and easy to make and are sure to become a favourite!
I should start off by warning you that these sweet and savoury maple-glazed walnuts are addictive. These nuts are crunchy and slightly sweet from the maple syrup and have a spicy aftertaste.
They make a great gluten-free snack food and are perfect for serving at game nights and sophisticated enough for cocktail evenings. They're delicious as a salad topping, and would also make excellent holiday host or hostess gifts.
How to Roast Spiced Walnuts
These Maple Spiced Walnuts are incredibly easy to make and only take a few minutes of preparation time. Instead of using sugar, these walnuts are lightly coated with pure maple syrup and a combination of warm spices.
The maple and spice combination in this recipe can be used to flavour raw pecans, almonds or cashews or a combination of these nuts. The spice mixture of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg makes these perfect for fall and the holiday season.
Here's an overview of the ingredients and steps for making these maple walnuts. For the ingredient amounts and detailed steps, please see the recipe card at the end of the post. You can also check out the video to see how easy it is to make them!
Ingredients Overview:
- Pure maple syrup
- Light olive oil
- Ground cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
- Salt and cayenne pepper
- Walnuts
Steps Overview:
- Combine the maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and cayenne. Whisk together and add the walnuts, tossing the walnuts well to coat them with the syrupy spice mixture.
- Spread the walnuts onto the baking sheet in one even single layer. Bake walnuts stirring halfway through the total time.
- Remove walnuts from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
As the spiced walnuts are roasting in the oven, a delicious aroma will fill your house and make your home smell amazing and so inviting!
Storage Instructions
Store spiced walnuts in mason jars or airtight containers and place in a cool and dry place.
These spiced maple glazed walnuts are so good and versatile that you may want to double the recipe to ensure you have enough to go around.
Enjoy!
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Maple Spiced Walnuts
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper*
- 2 cups walnuts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and cayenne. Whisk together and add the walnuts, toss to coat walnuts well with the syrupy spice mixture.
- Spread walnuts onto the baking sheet in one even single layer.
- Bake in oven for 10 min, then stir and bake for approximately 10 minutes more until walnuts are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on sheet.
- Serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published in October 2016. A video has been added but the recipe remains unchanged.
Ruslan says
Hello Fida,
These spiced walnuts taste wonderful. I don't cook at all really, but cinnamon and cayenne was a thrill to see in the ingredients as I love both.
I do have one suggestion. My first couple batches I let the syrup solidify after taking them out of the oven the second time before transferring to a container. The nuts stick together in the layer of syrup at the bottom of the pan so it's a hassle to separate and it looks sloppy in the end. I would share pictures if I could upload them.
In my 3rd batch, I discovered if I mix for maybe 5 minutes after finishing baking and then spreading them out again across the pan, each walnut is evenly coated in syrup and it's already somewhat solidified so the coating won't droop off and they don't stick together because they've been separated (although I haven't tested what would happen if I kept them bunched up after mixing). When they fully cool they are no hassle to transfer into a container and look nicer in my opinion. They also have a matte finish compared to my first attempts.
Thanks for sharing this marvelous recipe. I made some for a church youth potluck and my friend for his birthday. I plan to make more in the future.
Respectfully,
Ruslan
Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Hello Ruslan, thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with the recipe!
Kylie says
Highly addictive and so easy! Will definitely make again
Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you! So happy to hear this 🙂
Deborah says
I just made them. Should they be completely dry?
Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
They may come out just a bit sticky but once you let them cool for about 10 minutes they should be dry to the touch.
Kitty says
If I make them ahead of a holiday, how long will they last in an air tight container?
Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Hello, they should be fine for at least a month. Hope you enjoy them!
Marti says
I can’t wait to make these but I can’t find just walnut halves. Only halves and pieces. Can I use the pieces, too? I have looked everywhere. Thanks.
Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Hello Marti. Yes, you can use the pieces as well. I hope you'll enjoy them!
Ava says
Easy and delicious! Keep at eye towards the end as mine got a little dark, but they're GOOOOOOD.
Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks for letting me know how these maple walnuts went for you Ava! This is a good reminder to check on things a couple of minutes before since oven temperatures vary.
Brenda says
Couldn’t find the recipe itself
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Hello Brenda, so sorry about that I'm not sure what happened, but it's there now. Thanks for letting me know it was missing!
cg says
I have made these nuts (just as detailed in the recipe) several times, and everyone loves them! This week, I'm going to make a few batches to give as gifts . . . thank you!
ps - they're really good crumbled over vanilla ice cream
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
That’s wonderful, thanks for letting me know! And I love that you crumble them over vanilla ice cream, sounds delicious!
dpranita583 says
I think to make this recipe is very hard but you have made it in a easy way.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
I'm glad you think so. Thank you!
nancyc says
Yum! These walnuts sound so good! What a great snack for fall!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks Nancy, I've already made a few batches and planning on more!
C.M. says
I love spiced nuts, can't wait to give these a try.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you, hope you enjoy them!
Louise Crosby says
These sure look good, Fida. They would make a great Christmas gift. And I love your pictures!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank so much Louise, I loved them so much I'm planning on making some to give away as gifts.
apuginthekitchen says
Oh wow, those nuts sound so good. I love sweet and spicy nuts what a great recipe perfect for the holidays,
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you, the fact that they're sweet and spicy makes them so addictive!