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England
Sep 2008

Walnut Grove Recipes

Honey & Chilli Glazed Nuts

Makes around 500g

Ingredients
  • 100g raw almonds
  • 100g raw cashews
  • 100g raw pecans
  • 100g raw walnut halves
  • 150g butter
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp chilli paste
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp nut oil

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to 150°C, and pre-heat a heavy based frying pan, add the oil and butter. Cook over a medium heat until frothy, and then add the honey.


2. Add the nuts to the pan and cook until golden brown, then add the chilli and salt and mix well.


3. Strain the excess liquid away, then transfer the nuts to a large baking tray, lined with a silicone non-stick baking mat


4. Roast in the oven for around 25 minutes, and then remove from the heat and leave to cool.


5. When completely cool, store in an airtight container. If the nuts become soft, repeat step 4.

Serving Suggestions

These are the ultimate party nibble, or just any time you feel peckish!


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