Honey Sesame Cashews (Printable)

Crunchy roasted cashews in a sweet honey sesame glaze, perfect for snacking or gifting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups raw cashews

→ Glaze

02 - 1/4 cup honey
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Coating

06 - 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, white or mixed
07 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the honey and sea salt until well combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Place the raw cashews in a mixing bowl. Pour the honey-butter glaze over the cashews and toss thoroughly until every nut is evenly coated.
04 - Spread the coated cashews in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes.
05 - Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle sesame seeds and granulated sugar over the cashews, then stir gently to coat evenly.
06 - Return the cashews to the oven and roast for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant. Watch closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. The cashews will crisp as they cool. Break apart any clusters as needed.
08 - Transfer cooled cashews to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes in the oven creating a candied shell that shatters when you bite into it.
  • They taste like something from a specialty shop but require barely any effort and zero fancy equipment.
  • You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry right now.
02 -
  • The cashews will feel soft and sticky when they come out of the oven but they crisp up dramatically as they cool. Patience is the secret ingredient here.
  • Watch the second roast like a hawk because honey goes from golden to burnt very quickly at 350 degrees.
03 -
  • Rub a tiny drop of oil on your spatula before stirring the glazed cashews to prevent sticking.
  • Toast the sesame seeds separately in a dry skillet for two minutes before adding them for a deeper nuttier flavor.

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