Rosemary Nuts Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
9 cups
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Snacks
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Cuisine
North American
Rosemary Nuts Recipe
Description
This recipe combines mixed nuts tossed in a syrup made by boiling down dark rum with brown sugar, butter, rosemary, salt, and chili flakes. The syrup coats the nuts evenly before they bake at 300 degrees until golden and aromatic. The slow baking cooks off excess moisture, leaving nuts crunchy and flavorful with a caramelized glaze.
The final nuts offer a complex flavor profile with the sweetness from brown sugar and butter balanced by the piney herbal tones of rosemary and the mild heat from chili flakes. The dark rum adds depth and warmth to the coating's flavor. Texturally, the nuts are crunchy but not burnt, with a rich glaze adhering to their surface.
This snack works well for entertaining or as a flavorful complement to cheese boards. It also stores well if kept in an airtight container. Variations in nut types can be used according to preference, affecting texture and flavor complexity.
The recipe suggests using equal parts walnuts, almonds, cashews, and pecans for a balanced nut mix, but substitutions are possible.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed nuts see notes
- ½ cup dark rum
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons rosemary or 4 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced, dried
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the nuts in a large bowl.
- Add the rum to a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Bring it to a boil then continue to boil until it reduces to about 2 tablespoons then remove it from the heat. Add the brown sugar, butter, rosemary, salt, and chili flakes then return the pan to the heat and let it boil for 1 minute more.
- Pour the rum rosemary syrup over the nuts and toss until they are well-coated. Spread them out on the baking sheet in a single layer then bake for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and very fragrant. Stir the nuts halfway through baking.
Notes
- Mix equal amounts of walnuts, almonds, cashews, and pecans for a balanced nut blend.
- The rum syrup must be reduced before adding sugar and seasonings to ensure proper glaze consistency.
- Baking time and temperature are important to achieve a golden color and fragrant aroma without burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ cup | |
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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