Spiced Nuts

SPICED NUTS


2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted raw cashews
1/2 cup peeled and blanched whole almonds
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1 tbsp. light brown sugar

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat.  Add cashews, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon, salt, paprika and cayenne and cook, stirring often, until nuts are fragrant and golden, 8 t0 10 minutes.

Crumble sugar over nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and coats nuts, about 3 minutes.

Transfer to a bowl and serve warm, or cool and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.