Are you looking for a fabulous hostess gift or something to add to a gift basket? Mairlyn Smith shares the perfect edible gift for your holiday gift giving!

Sweet and spiced walnuts

Ingredients: 

• 1 tbsp + 2 tsp (25 mL) ground cumin
• 1 tbsp + 2 tsp (25 mL) ground coriander
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) paprika
• 1 tsp (5 mL) cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
• ½ tsp (2 mL) cayenne
• ¼ cup (60 mL) pure maple syrup
• 4 cups (1 L) whole walnuts

Method: 

Adjust oven rack to the middle. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9×13-inch (3.5 L) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large bowl whisk together the cumin, coriander, paprika, cracked pepper, cinnamon and cayenne till well combined. Add maple syrup and whisk together till thick and well combined.

Add walnuts and using a rubber spatula mix till the nuts are really well coated.

Pour out onto prepared pan. Spread them out into one layer.

Place in oven and roast for 14-16 minutes or until the nuts are dry and crispy looking. Don’t let them burn, so check at 10 minutes to see if they are browning on the bottom. If they are carefully pick up the edges of the parchment paper and roll them around. Or if that sounds too complicated, try using a flipper to flip the nuts around. Return to oven.

When done remove from oven and leave on baking sheet till completely cooled. Toss to break up any that are sticking together.

They need a day to let the flavours really meld, but if you’re in a hurry just make sure that they are completely cooled. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Makes – 4 cups
One serving = ¼ cup (60 mL)
One serving contains:
204 Calories, 18.2 g Total Fat, 1.7 g Sat Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 4 mg Sodium, 8.3 g Carbs, 2 g Fiber, 3.1 g Sugar, 4 g Protein

Diabetes Food Choice Values Per Serving
½ Carbohydrate, ½ Meat and Alternatives, 3 ½ Fats

Courtesy Mairlyn Smith
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