Caramelized Cashews with Cayenne

Name: Caramelized Cashews with Cayenne
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 spray Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 2 cups unsalted natural cashews; ¼ cup pure maple syrup; 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Sweet and spicy roasted cashews coated in maple syrup and seasoned with cumin and cayenne pepper. These addictive nuts make a perfect snack or party appetizer.

8 servings

35 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 spray Nonstick vegetable oil spray
•2 cups unsalted natural cashews
•¼ cup pure maple syrup
•1½ teaspoons cumin seeds
•1 teaspoon fine sea salt
•½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray sheet of foil with nonstick spray; set aside. Lightly spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Toss cashews and all remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Spread cashew mixture evenly in single layer on prepared sheet.
5 min
2.
Bake nuts until golden brown and coated with maple syrup mixture, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Immediately pour nut mixture out onto foil, spreading evenly. Cool 10 minutes, then separate and break apart any nut clusters. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
30 min