Espresso Glazed Holiday Nut Mix

Overview

  • Yield: 3 cups
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons hot water

  • 1/1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar

  • 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup

  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

  • 3 cups whole mixed unsalted nuts

Method

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  1. In a medium saucepan (enough to hold 3 cups) combine water and coffee. When dissolved, add sugar and honey. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture boils.
  1. Remove from heat and add nuts. Stir until well combined
  1. Spread nut mix in a single layer on lined baking sheet.
  1. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes, stirring half way through. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Sprinkle with salt.
  1. Cool on baking sheet. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

References and Acknowledgments

Espresso Glazed Holiday Nut Mix