Pumpkin Pie Spiced Nuts
Pumpkin Pie Spiced Nuts are the best addition to any holiday menu! Wrap these up for DIY gifts or serve them as a great pairing with wine and cheese. Bonus, they're lower in sugar, too!
Servings: 16 servings (3 tbsps each)
Calories: 151kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup raw unsalted almonds
- 1 cup raw unsalted walnuts
- 1 cup raw unsalted pepitas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small pot over medium-high heat on the stove, mix maple syrup with water and spices until it thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add in the nuts, tossing to coat.
- Spread nuts out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.
- Remove and let cool 10 minutes prior to eating.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the pantry.
Notes
Variation: Combine almonds, walnuts, and pepitas in a large slow cooker. Stir in maple syrup, vegetable oil and spices (pumpkin pie, cinnamon and salt). Set slow cooker on HIGH. Cook for 1 hour with lid removed, stirring every 20 minutes. At 1-hour change setting to LOW and cook remaining 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Remove nuts from slow cooker and allow cool for 1-hour on parchment paper. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the pantry.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg