Honey Sesame Cashews (Printable)
Crunchy honey-glazed cashews with toasted sesame seeds, ready in 25 minutes 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 (optional)
→ Coating
06 - 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (white or mixed)
07 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for extra crunch)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the 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 if using.
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 the sesame seeds over the cashews and stir gently to coat evenly. Add granulated sugar if a crunchier finish is desired.
06 - Return the cashews to the oven and roast for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Watch closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from the oven and let the cashews cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool. Break apart any clusters that have formed.
08 - Transfer the cooled cashews to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The glaze hardens into a candied shell that shatters when you bite, making these wildly addictive.
- They come together in under half an hour with ingredients you probably already have sitting in your pantry.
02 -
- The cashews will feel soft and sticky when they come out of the oven, but trust the process because they crisp up dramatically as they cool.
- Honey burns faster than sugar, so those final minutes in the oven demand your full attention with oven mitts already on hand.
03 -
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet before using them to deepen their flavor and make the coating taste even more complex.
- Stir the cashews halfway through the first roast to ensure even browning and prevent the glaze from pooling on one side.