How to Cook Nuts and Honey in the Oven

Sweet or savory? When you make oven-warmed nuts and honey you can go either way with the possible addition of a few simple ingredients. This guide will get you started.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 10 oz. shelled nuts
• Oil spray
• Aluminum foil
• Optional seasonings or add-ins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Sort the nutmeats and discard all shells and peels. Put the nutmeats in a large bowl along with any optional add-ins, such as ginger, allspice, cinnamon or dried fruit. If you wish to add seasoning for a more savory snack, take a teaspoon or so of your favorite spice mix and toss this with the nuts as well.

2. Combine sugar, water and honey in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.

3. Pour the mixture over the nuts. Toss gently and spread in a thin layer on a foil-lined, greased cookie sheet.

4. Place the cookie sheet on the middle rack in the oven. Bake for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

5. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool slightly. Break apart the candied nuts into clusters. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Tips & Warnings

• Once the nuts cool, it will be hard to break them apart.