Sweet and Salty Roasted Cashew Nuts

Many years ago, I would frequent my high street pub with my friends at the weekend. By Sunday we would normally only have a small amount of money left. None of us were particularly flush back then.

We would have enough money left for a lager and lime or a drink that is equally disgusting and one of us would buy a packet of honey roasted cashews. We thought we were posh buying honey roasted cashews on a Sunday evening.

When I thought about making this recipe it immediately took me back to the time spent in the pub with friends. It put a smile on my face and it made me giggle. So I had to make this recipe as a reminder of a simpler time in my life. I don’t think this version tasted anything like the one in the pub but for me they were a happy memory.

Equipment

• Bowl
• Baking tray
• Grease proof paper
• Tablespoon
• Teaspoon
• Mixing spoon

Ingredients

• Cashew Nuts x 150 g
• Water x enough to cover the nuts
• Coconut oil x 1 tbsp
• Maple Syrup x 1 tbsp
• Salt x 2 tbps

Method

• Soak the nuts in a bowl of water for 3 – 4 hours or preferably overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 120°C or gas mark 1/2.
• Line the baking tray with grease proof paper.
• Drain the excess water from the nuts.
• Tip the nuts on the baking tray.
• Melt the coconut oil in a pan if not liquid already.
• Pour over the nuts and add the honey too.
• Sprinkle over the salt and and mix all the ingredients together.
• Put into the oven for 3 – 4 hours or until they turn golden brown.
• Once cooked, remove and leave to cool completely.
• Serve or store in an airtight container for later.

Honey Roasted Cashew Nuts really did take me on a trip down memory lane. Although the process of this recipe took a long time, it was simple to put together. It made a delicious snack but I also tried a few on my porridge in the morning. They were so yummy and I’m sure there will be a few more recipes with these nuts in soon. However you decide to eat this dish, as always, please enjoy.

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