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!
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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
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted roasted cashews
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
- 2 pinches salt
Instructions
- Mix chipotle powder and maple syrup.
- 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.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Rex says
Good idea, but the nuts clumped together and are definitely a "stuck in your teeth" food.
Bev Brinson says
I made this, and since I live in Mexico I ground dried chipotle chiles. Maybe it would be different with powder? The maple syrup is sticky, so I didn't have individual nuts, but a clump. The flavor is good, but they are hard to eat.
Laura says
This made a great addition to tapas on the deck. I served this with Iberica cheese sliced thinly and fig preserves. Lovely course and it was a big hit.
Leftovers stored beautifully and were yummy on a salad a few days later!
Willow Moon says
I am so glad that you and your guests liked them! Thanks Laura!