Maple Spiced Nuts

These sweet and spicy toasted nuts are great for gift-giving, cocktails or parties.  Make sure you have plenty on hand - they will go quick!

Maple Spiced Nuts

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 pound nuts - one variety or a mixture

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

3 Tbsp. maple syrup

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the nuts.  Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the nuts are fragrant and beginning to toast.

Add the remaining ingredients, stirring until the sugar begins to melt.  

Lower the heat to medium and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the nuts are nicely caramelized around the outside.

Watch carefully as they can easily burn.

Transfer nuts to a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool; stirring periodically so they don't clump.

Sprinkle with additional salt while still warm (optional).

~King Arthur Flour
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