Do I need a candy thermometer to make candied nuts?

No. All three methods use oven-baking with egg white binder and dry coatings, eliminating the need for a candy thermometer.

Can I make all three recipes at once?

Yes, if using separate baking sheets. Each batch bakes at the same temperature and roughly the same time, making multi-batch cooking efficient.

How do I prevent candied nuts from sticking?

Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and stir the nuts halfway through baking to ensure even coating and prevent clumping.

Can I substitute different nuts in these recipes?

Yes. Pecans, cashews, and almonds are interchangeable across all three flavor profiles. Adjust baking time slightly for harder nuts like macadamia.

How long do candied nuts stay fresh?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They can also be frozen for up to one month.

Candied Nuts: 3 Oven Methods

Name: Candied Nuts: 3 Oven Methods
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup maple syrup; 2 tbsp dark brown sugar; 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups raw pecan halves; 1 pinch flaky sea salt (optional); 1 large egg white; ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 2 tbsp light brown sugar; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving; 2 cups raw cashews; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 pinch flaky sea salt (optional); 1 large egg white; ¼ cup dark brown sugar; 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp ground black pepper; 2 cups whole (skin-on) raw almonds; 1 pinch flaky sea salt or smoked sea salt (optional)

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Ingredients

1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 cups raw pecan halves
1 pinch flaky sea salt (optional)optional
1 large egg white
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2 tbsp light brown sugar
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
2 cups raw cashews
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 pinch flaky sea salt (optional)optional
1 large egg white
¼ cup dark brown sugar
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
2 cups whole (skin-on) raw almonds
1 pinch flaky sea salt or smoked sea salt (optional)optional

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Instructions

1
Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with olive oil or cooking spray.
2
For maple-cinnamon pecans: In a medium bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, 1 ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper. Add 2 cups raw pecan halves, and toss to thoroughly coat.
3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer pecans to the prepared baking sheet (leaving any excess mixture behind). Spread pecans into an even layer, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until toasted and glazed.
4
Remove pecans from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt (if using).
5
Allow pecans to cool for around 30 minutes. Once hardened, break up any nuts that may have clumped together.
6
For honey-rosemary parmesan cashews: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 egg white until foamy. Add ¼ cup grated Parmesan, 2 tbsp light brown sugar, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper. Add 2 cups raw cashews and toss to thoroughly coat.
7
Using a slotted spoon, transfer cashews to the prepared baking sheet. Spread out nuts in an even layer and bake for 13 to 16 minutes, until toasted and glazed, stirring nuts two or three times during cooking to ensure even cooking.
8
Remove cashews from oven and immediately sprinkle with finely chopped rosemary, more freshly grated Parmesan, black pepper, and flaky sea salt (if using). Allow to cool for around 30 minutes.
9
For smoky-spiced almonds: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 egg white until foamy. Add ¼ cup dark brown sugar, 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp kosher salt, and ½ tsp ground black pepper, until thoroughly combined. Add 2 cups raw almonds and stir to thoroughly coat.
10
Using a slotted spoon, transfer almonds to the prepared baking sheet. Spread out nuts into an even layer and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until toasted and glazed.
11
Remove almonds from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky salt (if using). Allow to cool for around 30 minutes. Once hardened, break up any nuts that may have clumped together.