Spiced Glazed Nuts and Pretzel Mix

Glazing the nuts with spices and adding a touch of sweetness, makes this the perfect

nibble before dinner with an aperitif. I melt the butter in a large bowl, so I can do all the mixing in that bowl, making one less thing for me to wash as well.

Note that the salt is added after the nuts are stirred, so it doesn’t dissolve. And be sure to use coarse salt, which has an appealing, crunchy texture and more delicate flavor than ordinary table salt.

• 2 cups (200 gr) mixed raw nuts (untoasted); any combination of cashews, whole almonds, peanuts, pecan halves, and hazelnuts
• 1 tablespoon (15 gr) unsalted butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons (45 gr) dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or another red pepper)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt or kosher salt
• 2 cups (100 gr) small pretzel twists

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