recipe note
For a flavor twist, substitute 5-spice powder, cinnamon or curry powder for the cayenne pepper.
Recipe by Deb Aitchison
Lover of cozy dinner parties where she can present her tried-and-true recipes, Deb Aitchison has a no-fuss, simple but stylish approach to healthy food and believes its about a joyful celebration of eating well and living well. Adding ginger to many of her favorite recipes elevates the flavor and creates a vibrant, new dish. Her mantra: Explore, experiment, enjoy.
Super Simple Ginger Party Nuts
Ginger-sweet meet salty-spice. A simple go-to recipe for party snacks and gift giving.
ingredients
- 1 pound unsalted mixed nuts
- 3/4 cup The Ginger People® Crystallized Ginger, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup The Ginger People® Organic Ginger Syrup
directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine nuts, Crystallized Ginger, sesame seeds, salt, pepper and cayenne in a large bowl.
- Heat Ginger Syrup in small saucepan over medium heat. Pour warm syrup over nut mixture and toss well to evenly coat.
- Arrange nuts on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until nuts are golden brown, about 15 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times. Cool completely before breaking into bite size pieces.
Recipe by Deb Aitchison
Lover of cozy dinner parties where she can present her tried-and-true recipes, Deb Aitchison has a no-fuss, simple but stylish approach to healthy food and believes its about a joyful celebration of eating well and living well. Adding ginger to many of her favorite recipes elevates the flavor and creates a vibrant, new dish. Her mantra: Explore, experiment, enjoy.
These are so delicious. I make several batches every year at holiday time to give as gifts, use as a dessert topping, or enjoy with a cheese tray instead of a sweet.