You GOTTA Try My Sweet & Spicy Nuts

These are the best candied nuts ever.

 

Ingredients: 

1 lb bag unsalted roasted mixed nuts (Trader Joe's makes a good one)

3 tablespoons salted butter

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more)

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons of honey or agave nectar

3 stalks fresh rosemary leaves, cut fine

1 stalk fresh rosemary (whole)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 250 F.
2. Add butter to a large saute pan and melt.
3. Add dry ingredients and honey/agave, stir and add the nuts.
4. Stir for 10-12 minutes over medium/low heat. Watch the heat as sugar can burn; you can always finish cooking in the oven.
5. Remove from saute pan and spread on a cookie sheet. Bake at 250 F for about 10 minutes to reduce oils and then leave out to cool.
6. Once cool, store in a large ziplock and add another large sprig of rosemary (whole) to add to the aroma.