2cupsof a mixture of raw unsalted, whole nuts*such as walnuts, pecans, cashews, macadamias, almonds, Use a mixture of all of them or just your favorites.
1tablespoonunsalted butter
1/2cupwhite sugargranulated
1tablespooncold water
3/4teaspoonskosher salt
3/4teaspoonsmoked paprika
1/4teaspoonground coriander
1/4teaspoonground cumin
1/4teaspoononion powder
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place combination of nuts in a medium-large bowl.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and once butter is melting, add 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon cold water, 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer gently for 2 minutes stirring regularly with a spatula.
Pour candy sauce over the mixed nuts and mix until the nuts are thoroughly coated.
Transfer nuts to the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, and then using a spatula, give the nuts a toss and continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes. If the nuts are browned at 8 minutes, they're done. Otherwise continue cooking another 1-2 minutes. Total cooking time is 18-20 minutes.
Let the nuts cool for 20 minutes and while nuts are still slightly warm, break up into either individuals nut pieces and/or into small nut clusters. Either serve immediately in a bowl or transfer to an airtight container for later use.
Notes
* Use any raw nuts but try to use ones that are similarly sized! The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.Rough chop a handful of nuts and add them as a topper on roasted veggies or your salad.