These easy Foolproof 5 Minute Spiced Candied Cashews are perfect for a party or gift. They're made on the stovetop!
Candied Cashews
For some people the holidays can be a stressful time of year. Whether you're worried about finding that perfect gift, or you don't have the funds to buy the gifts you want, it can be a tough time of year.
One way to make the holidays easier on yourself is to make some easy recipes. These candied cashews can serve a dual purpose. They make a great homemade gift and they make a wonderful appetizer.
Not only do candied nuts only take a few minutes to make, but they can be made ahead of time. You can even make them several days in advance.
They last for a long time. I've been known to have some around 2 months after making mine!
Candied Nuts
This is the fifth stovetop candied nuts recipe that I've made, so I often have some in my cupboard.
My first candied cashew recipe was my Maple Chipotle Cashews. Then I made some Sesame Tamari Almonds, and some Candied Pumpkin Pie Spice Pecans.
Recently I added some Smoky Maple Walnuts to the list. They are so easy to make that I've become addicted to making them.
There's so many flavor combos to try out. The possibilities are endless!
Other Easy Holiday Recipes and Gift Ideas
- The Ultimate 2 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge
- Melt-In-Your-Mouth Mexican Chocolate Truffles
- Chocolate Peppermint Bark
- Spicy 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- Chocolate Rum Truffles
Candied Cashews Recipe
These stovetop maple glazed cashews with cinnamon and cayenne are an easy gift or appetizer for the holidays. Look out, they are quite addictive!
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If you're giving these cashews as a gift, these jars are a great way to present them.
Foolproof 5 Minute Spiced Candied Cashews
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Mix maple syrup, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Put cashews in a pan. Add maple syrup spice mixture. Cook on medium high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until liquid dissolves. Spread cashews on parchment paper or aluminum foil to cool.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Jill Johnson says
I just made these and they are delicious. They don't look like yours; I guess I stirred too long and the syrup crystallized but I don't mind. They came out dry rather than sticky, which makes it a perfect snack at a Christmas party. If I do it again, I will add more salt.
Willow Moon says
I'm glad that you liked them Jill!
Amy Mitchell says
I just made this and wondered about the raw nuts. I'm trying to bake them now b/c they are chewy and not crunchy like my family enjoys. I would recommend roasting the nuts first and then following these instructions. We like raw nuts just not in this recipe. The candy coating is really good and we like the heat!
Helen Schutt says
Yum and so easy!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Helen!