MAPLE ROASTED MACADAMIA NUTS

Have you ever bought those honey roasted nuts from the shops? Have you read the back of the packet? Not only do they add sugar to them but they also add things like preservatives and anti-caking agents. I bet most of you didn't realise how easy it is to make something similar at home in your oven, in less than 30 mins!

My recipe below can be altered to whatever nut you prefer and you can use any type of liquid sweetener you prefer. My favourites are maple syrup and agave. Don't forget some sweeteners are lower in calories, higher in nutritional value and stronger in flavour so you use less of them. You can read more about natural sweeteners HERE if you haven't previously read my sugar alternatives post.

MAPLE ROASTED MACADAMIA NUTS

INGREDIENTS:

Raw Macadamia nuts (preferably organic)
100% pure maple syrup (preferably organic)
Himalayan Salt (or table salt)

Preheat oven to 160 degrees
Line a baking tray with baking paper
Spread out enough nuts to cover the tray
Drizzle your maple syrup over the nuts (use a slotted spoon for a more even drizzle)
Sprinkle a little salt over the nuts
Roast in oven for 10 mins then drizzle a little more maple, a little more salt & stir the nuts around
Roast for a further 20 mins but keep checking regularly to avoid burning.
You will eventually get to know your own oven and how crunchy you want the nuts
When nice & brown remove the nuts from tray, leave to cool on a wire rack (with baking paper underneath still)
When cooled down then transfer to a container and you can shake the nuts to separate them more if need be.

These are a family favourite and never seem to last longer than a day or two here!