Last Updated on January 2, 2021 by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
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These spiced walnuts are tossed in a sweet and spicy glaze and then perfectly roasted until golden brown. You'll find these Maple Spiced Walnuts are quick and easy to make and I'm sure they will become a favourite!
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I should start off by warning you that these maple-glazed walnuts are addictive. The nuts are crunchy and slightly sweet with 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.
Ingredients Overview:
- Pure maple syrup
- Light olive oil
- Ground cinnamon, ginger, 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!
How to store:
Store spiced nuts 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 Tbs light olive oil
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ground ginger
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper*
- 2 cups walnuts
Instructions
- With a rack in the middle of your oven, preheat the oven to 325°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- 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.
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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!