Description
Crunchy clusters of mixed nuts coated in a glossy salted caramel for a delicious and addictive snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed nuts (2 cups almonds, 2 cups pecans, 2 cups cashews)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Toast mixed nuts in a single layer at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until fragrant.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, simmer sugar and water without stirring until it reaches 340–350°F (deep amber).
- Remove from heat and carefully whisk in butter, then cream and salt until smooth.
- Toss the hot caramel with the toasted nuts to coat.
- Spread on parchment and let cool until set. For crisper nuts, bake at 300°F for 8–10 minutes, then cool.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg