These rosemary-roasted cashews blend sweet and savory, with a subtle kick of spice. Roasted in the oven, they become caramelized and delightfully crunchy. Just a touch of cayenne pepper adds interest and a hint of spice. The best part? You can make maple-roasted cashews in advance and freeze for later. Makers say these roasted cashews are easy and make delicious holiday gifts. This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. [see VIDEO below]
In a mixing bowl add the raw cashews, warmed coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper and 1 tablespoon rosemary. Toss well to make sure the nuts are evenly coated with mixture.
Roast nuts on an ungreased, unlined sheet pan for about 10 minutes, stirring and turning pan 1/2 way through roasting. Roast for another 5-8 minutes if needed, or until golden. I like to push these nuts to make them darker or more caramelized. Keep an eye on those last 5-8 minutes, though because they can go from golden to too dark fast! The nuts pictured in the blog post are more caramelized than golden.
Immediately after removing nuts from oven, sprinkle with remaining salt and fresh rosemary, give them a stir and pour on to a piece of parchment paper. Gently separate the nuts that are sticking together. They'll continue to harden as they cool.
Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. Store in a covered container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Thaw at room temperature.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 2 cups
Calories: 1025 kcal
Carbohydrates: 72 g
Protein: 28 g
Fat: 76 g
Saturated Fat: 20 g
Sodium: 897 mg
Sugar: 31 g
Unsaturated Fat: 48 g
Reviews
Robin V on 2025-04-01 (5 stars): I made this recipe exactly as written and they are delicious, crunchy morsels!
Mimi on 2025-02-17 (5 stars): Just tried these with left over raw cashews that I had that were expired by a few months...what a delight!! I will definitely be making these again during the holidays to give as gifts! Thanks Traci!
Heidi on 2024-06-25 (5 stars): I've made flavored cashews a handful of times and I have to say I might not ever make any other flavor again! These are so good! Hits the spot for a sweet flavor, and then follows up with a tiny hint of heat. Wish I had made more because I know my husband will eat them all!
Liliana on 2024-02-11 (5 stars): My family loves this recipe, it is so delicious!
Shelly L on 2023-11-28 (5 stars): This recipe was a big hit! I made these as part of one our Thanksgiving appetizers and everyone loved them. Easy and delicious! Thank you, Traci! I'm going to make more this week to snack on.
PAUL RAYNAUD on 2023-11-26 (5 stars): Excellent !! Just made them a second time, but modified by first melting 1 tbsp unsalted butter on medium and adding 4 tbsp maple syrup in a pan, with the cayenne, rosemary & salt. I let it thicken slightly for 3 minutes before adding the raw cashews and cooking + stirring occasionally for 3 minutes more. I find the thickened syrup adheres better to the cashews and they're already on their way to darken a little. I then finish them off in the oven at 365 F for 10 + 3 minutes to add that little bit extra caramelized darkness to them, as per Traci's suggestion. Tossing them half-way through roasting helps keep the colour uniform. Hard not to eat half of these cashews before putting them away in a jar. Will be making extra batches before Christmas to share.
Michelle on 2023-11-10 (4 stars): What other herb could you use beside rosemary? My son doesn't like rosemary
Sally Gooding on 2023-06-12 (5 stars): Delicious! Easy! I had Costco roasted and salted cashews on hand and used them but did not add any salt. I also threw them in a frying pan (since they were already roasted) and they caramelized up in no time.
Terri on 2023-06-07 (5 stars): I have been using this recipe for a couple of years now. They're always excellent. Everyone request them. Thanks for the great recipe!
