Description
Addictive salted caramel nuts that balance sweet, salty, and toasty flavors with a crunchy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed nuts (pecans, almonds, cashews, walnuts)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- Flaky sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toast the mixed nuts on a baking sheet for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the sugar over medium heat until it reaches a golden amber stage (320–340°F).
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in the butter and cream until smooth.
- Quickly toss the warm caramel with the toasted nuts until evenly coated.
- Spread the caramel-coated nuts on parchment paper and sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Let cool completely, then break apart into pieces.
Notes
Use a candy thermometer for best results to ensure the caramel doesn’t burn. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stove-top caramelization
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg