These sweet and spicy Maple Chipotle Cashews will be the hit of your next party! They literally take only a few minutes to make.
Sweet and spicy is my absolute favorite flavor combination. These Maple Chipotle Cashews are just that. I made these about three or four times to get the spice level that I wanted. Yes, these are spicy!
The first time that I combined maple syrup and chipotle in adobo was in some Maple Chipotle Black Bean Lettuce Wraps with Mango Salsa. I fell in love with the combination and knew it would be a go-to in the future.
Many, many years ago I went to a party where the caterer brought some spicy nuts. She mentioned how easy they were to make, but back then I wouldn’t have even thought to make my own.
I was working seven days a week, so I was happy just to have my main meals taken care of. I wasn’t about to go all out and make some spicy nuts! Fast forward to the present and I see how making them really takes no time at all.
These Maple Chipotle Cashews literally take only a few minutes to make. It’s waiting for them to cool that takes time.
I found myself eating them hot off the stove because I just couldn’t wait to try some. (I may have burnt my fingers and tongue a couple of times.) After all, a cook has to taste her food, right!
These are great for a party, a mid-day snack, or topped on a salad. I included these in a large salad with avocado, cucumber, onion, carrot, and Blackberry Ginger Balsamic Vinegar. Yum!
Maple Chipotle Cashews
These spicy candied nuts take no time at all, so there’s no excuse not to make them!
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Maple Chipotle Cashews
These sweet and spicy Maple Chipotle Cashews will be the hit of your next party! They literally take only a few minutes to make.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted roasted cashews
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
- 2 pinches salt
Instructions
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Mix chipotle powder and maple syrup.
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Put cashews in a pan. Add maple syrup chipotle mixture and salt. Cook on medium high heat for several minutes, stirring frequently until liquid dissolves. Spread cashews on parchment paper or aluminum foil to cool.
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Ryan | A Polished Palate says
These sound yummy and would make a great quick snack!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Ryan!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
Sweet and spicy and salty! Heaven!
Willow Moon says
I know, right!
Elaine McKellips says
These sound delicious! And not terrible for you either. Thanks for sharing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Elaine!
Ashleigh says
This looks like such a great nut recipe that I know I’d love! I can’t wait to try it, thank you for sharing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Ashleigh!
Cathy Mini says
These cashews look so good!! Such a yummy snack!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Cathy!
Sarah Jean Althouse says
Sweet and Savory…that sounds like the perfect fall snack to cozy up to a movie with. 🙂
Willow Moon says
I agree! Thanks Sarah!
Savannah says
This sounds so different, but so YUM!!! I’ve recently really come to love the combo of sweet and spicy, and I can just never get enough. This is such a perfect snack-thanks for sharing! <3
Willow Moon says
Thanks Savannah! I can’t get enough sweet and spicy either!
Nicole says
These seem like they’re worth burning your fingers and tongue for. I have to try these! They look delicious.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Nicole! Yup, I think they were worth burning my fingers for!
Kristin says
How far in advance do you think these can be made without sacrificing flavor/texture? Thanks!
Willow Moon says
I am going to have to guess because I ate these up pretty quickly. I would say a few days to a week, but I have made a similar recipe (haven’t posted yet) that lasted a couple of months, and still tasted great and had the same texture as they did right after cooking.
Francine says
Everyone in my house loves these! Thanks for sharing!
Willow Moon says
I’m so glad, thanks Francine!