I got bored with the usual salted and roasted peanuts with my drink and then I found Honey Sesame Cashews. These cashews are so easy to make, so tasty and with the different nuts the flavours are amazing. The butter and honey give a crispy coating with smoked paprika for that heat and a darker colour. That’s what makes these my favourite snacks. I make them in advance and make a batch with paprika, the next one with cayenne or chilli powder. The list of options is extensive.
Honey Sesame Cashews
Superbly delicious snacks made at home to a flavour you want.
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Servings: 6 Portions
Calories: 395kcal
Ingredients
- 10 oz cashews unsalted
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey runny
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 3 ½ oz sesame seeds
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 300F/150C/Gas Mark 2
- Line a sided baking tray with parchment/greaseproof paper and put to one side for now.
- Add the butter and honey into a microwavable bowl. Heat in the microwave until the butter has melted (each microwave is different, so timing is up to you). Once melted, remove from the oven and stir well to combine.1 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp honey
- Add the smoked paprika to the butter and stir well.½ tsp smoked paprika
- Add the cashew into a large mixing bowl and pour over the butter/honey/paprika mix and toss well to coat the nuts.10 oz cashews
- Transfer the cashews to the lined baking tray making sure they are in a single layer.
- Place in the oven on the middle shelf and cook for 30 minutes.
- After about 25 minutes, remove from the oven and sprinkle the nuts with the sesame seeds and return to the oven.3 ½ oz sesame seeds
- When cooked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with the salt. (the honey will be hot so don’t touch.)½ tsp salt
- When the honey has cooled slightly, remove the nuts from the parchment/greaseproof paper using a form spatula and leave to fully cool before moving to a storage or serving jar. See Note.
Notes
At times, the nuts could do with a little extra salt so when your about to dish them out, havea quick taste test.
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 6mg
12 comments
These are so delicious that I make them all year round. Highly recommend
I made these as a homemade gift, and they were a massive hit
The smoked paprika added a subtle depth that made the cashews incredibly addictive.
I loved this recipe! The combination of honey and smoked paprika was a pleasant surprise—the sweetness of the honey balanced beautifully with the subtle smoky kick.
The recipe was straightforward, and the instructions were clear. They stored well in an airtight jar, making them a fantastic treat to share.
Easy to make and a total crowd-pleaser. I’ll definitely make this again instead of buying them.
My only complaint? They were gone too fast! Next time, I’m doubling the batch.
The balance of sweet, savoury, and smoky flavours was just perfect, and they looked so elegant with the golden sesame seeds.
These Honey Sesame Cashews were absolutely delicious. The flavours were spot on, especially the slight smoky undertone from the paprika. However, the honey made them a bit sticky during preparation.
I was amazed at how quickly these Honey Sesame Cashews came together. The buttery honey coating paired with the toasted sesame seeds was heavenly.
These cashews were perfect for a mid-afternoon snack, and my guests couldn’t stop eating them.
These cashews turned out delicious, though I did tweak the recipe slightly by adding a pinch of cayenne for extra heat. The original flavours were excellent, with the smoky paprika and sweet honey melding wonderfully. The sesame seeds toasted perfectly in the oven.