Honey Sesame Cashews (Printable)
Crunchy honey-glazed cashews with toasted sesame seeds. A sweet and salty snack ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Nuts
01 - 2 cups raw cashews
→ Glaze
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon water
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Coating
06 - 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (white or mixed white and black)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Spread the sesame seeds on the baking sheet and toast in the oven for 3–4 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
03 - In a medium saucepan, combine honey, butter, water, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Heat over medium-low until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
04 - Add the cashews to the saucepan, stirring to coat evenly with the honey mixture.
05 - Spread the coated cashews on the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
06 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway, until the cashews are golden and the glaze bubbles. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
07 - Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the cashews. Stir gently to coat.
08 - Let cool completely on the baking sheet; the cashews will crisp up as they cool. If desired, sprinkle with extra flaky sea salt before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- The perfect balance of sweet and salty makes them impossible to stop eating
02 -
- The nuts will feel soft when they come out of the oven but crisp up as they cool
- Stirring halfway through prevents some nuts from burning while others stay pale
03 -
- Use a silicone baking mat instead of parchment for easier cleanup
- Measure everything before you start because the glaze thickens fast