Description
Embark on a delicious Tennessee road trip with our mouthwatering snack that brings Southern charm to your journey. Crispy, sweet, and packed with local flavor, this treat promises delightful moments of culinary adventure you’ll savor mile after mile.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts:
- 1 bag (10 ounces / 280 grams) pecans
- 1 bag (16 ounces / 450 grams) almonds
- 1 bag (10 ounces / 280 grams) cashews
Dried Fruit:
- 1 bag (6 ounces / 170 grams) dried cranberries
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) honey
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft a luscious honey-spiced nut medley by gently liquefying coconut oil and honey in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking until seamlessly integrated.
- Infuse the liquid mixture with aromatic vanilla extract and warming cinnamon, creating a fragrant coating for the nuts.
- Gather pecans, almonds, cashews, and dried cranberries in a spacious mixing vessel, preparing them for their flavor transformation.
- Drizzle the heated honey elixir over the nut and berry ensemble, meticulously tossing to ensure each morsel receives an even, glistening embrace.
- Arrange the coated mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading into a uniform layer that promises consistent roasting.
- Slide the tray into a preheated 275F oven, allowing the nuts to toast and caramelize for 20-30 minutes, periodically redistributing to prevent uneven browning.
- Monitor the snack mix, watching for a golden hue and releasing nutty aromatics – approximately 20 minutes for tender texture or 30 minutes for heightened crispness.
- Extract from the oven and permit complete cooling, enabling the honey glaze to solidify and intensify the snack’s delectable crunch.
- Transfer the cooled Tennessee road trip snack into an airtight container, preserving its tantalizing flavor for future indulgence.
Notes
- Toasting nuts enhances their natural flavors and creates a deeper, richer taste profile for your road trip snack.
- Use raw, unsalted nuts to control sodium levels and customize the seasoning to your preference.
- Low and slow baking prevents burning and allows the honey to caramelize gently, creating a crispy, golden coating.
- Store the snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, making it perfect for extended travel adventures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg