Nutty Mix for Christmas

This recipe is an quick and easy snack to have on hand or gift in a decorative jar. It involves few ingredients and even fewer minutes to prepare than most treats! Should I say healthy too?

Orange Maple Candied Nut Mix

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Bake Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of mixed nuts (walnuts, cashews, pecan and almonds

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1/4 cup coconut sugar

• 1/4 cup of the juice of a fresh orange

• 1/4 tsp of grated nutmeg

• zest of one orange

• sprinkle of sea salt (optional)

Preparation:

• In a large pot, bring to a boil the maple syrup, juice and sugar.

• Whisk in the zest.

• Remove from heat.

• Stir the nuts in. Spread evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle nuts with nutmeg and salt if using.

• Bake for 10 minutes at 350F. The mix will bubble. Remove from oven, let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

• Store in container in a cool place or gift in decorative glass jars.