Baked Brie with Honey and Nuts on Kiki Seed Crackers: Gooey, Golden & Irresistible
Add a deliciously sweet and savoury crunch to your platters with these Sweet & Spicy Rosemary Bar Nuts. A mix of nuts toasted and coated with butter, rosemary, spices, a touch of sugar and sea salt makes for an irresistible snack that’s perfect for sharing.
Ready in just 10 minutes, they’re ideal for entertaining, gifting, or enjoying straight from the oven. Serve warm for extra indulgence or store in an airtight container to enjoy later.
Ingredients
- 4 cups natural unsalted nuts – use your favourites, e.g., peanuts, cashews, brazil nuts, pistachios, walnuts, almonds, pecans, hazelnuts
- 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp coarse sea salt or rock salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or 1 tsp smoked paprika for a sweet & smoky flavour)
- 1–2 Tbsp melted butter
Optional: chilli flakes for an extra kick
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Toss the nuts in a large bowl to combine and spread them out evenly on a lined baking tray. Toast in the oven for 10–12 minutes, or until lightly golden, keeping an eye so they don’t burn.
- In the same bowl, combine the rosemary, brown sugar, coarse salt, cayenne (or smoked paprika) and melted butter.
- Add the toasted nuts and toss until evenly coated in the spiced butter.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra rosemary, or cool and store in an airtight container.
These bar nuts make a fantastic addition to grazing boards, festive platters, or as a simple, addictive snack for family and friends.
Tips for Perfect Bar Nuts
- Toast nuts carefully; different varieties may brown at different speeds.
- Adjust the spice level to taste – more cayenne for heat, smoked paprika for a sweeter, smoky flavour.
- Make ahead and store in an airtight container for up to a week – perfect for busy entertaining.
- Use as a topping for salads, roasted vegetables, or your favourite crackers like Kiki for extra crunch.
