Ingredients
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- 3 cups walnuts or pecans halves, raw
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp bourbon
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper - optional
- 1-2 tbsp erythritol-based sweetener - optional
- 1 tsp flake Maldon salt - optional
Instructions
- Start by simply placing all ingredients (except nuts) in a medium to large bowl, whisk to mix.
- Add nuts and stir to coat the nuts evenly with the liquid and spice mixture.
- Pour onto parchment lined baking sheet and spread evenly in one layer, the maple bourbon slurry might puddle, but don’t worry.
- Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 10 minutes, then stirring every 5 minutes until the liquid is gone for a total of about 25 minutes.
- Optional - For a sweetener candied nut, sprinkle additional erythritol-based sweetener over the nuts when they first come out of the oven, if desired.
Notes
- if you want a stronger "bourbon" flavour, soak the nuts in 1/4 cup of bourbon for 30-60 minutes before adding remaining ingredients
- nuts can burn quickly so make sure you check on them regularly near the end of the bake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto, Low Carb, Sugar-free
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Fat: 19
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
