Roasted Rosemary Cashews

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Parsons
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Nuts are the perfect snack for any party, but they're also a go-to snack when watching sports games! Let's take your everyday cashew up a notch with this delicious recipe: roasted cashews mixed with fresh rosemary, maple syrup and a dash of cayenne pepper for the perfect blend of sweet and savory.

Recipe Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
12 to 24 Servings
Ingredients:
Makes 1 lb. cashews
  • 1 lb. Salted Cashews
  • 1 T. Olive Oil
  • 1 T. Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 to 1 t. Cayenne pepper
  • 1 T. Finely chopped fresh Rosemary
Step
1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange cashews in a single layer on a baking sheet and heat for 10 min.

Roasted Rosemary Cashews step 1
Step
2

Remove warm cashews from oven and place in a glass bowl. Drizzle with olive oil.

Roasted Rosemary Cashews step 2
Step
3

Add cayenne pepper to the cashews. This is definitely according to taste, and could be omitted if you would like.

Roasted Rosemary Cashews step 3
Step
4

Add in the maple syrup. This is another ingredient where you could add more or less to your preference.

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Step
5

Remove rosemary from stem, and finely chop.

Roasted Rosemary Cashews step 5
Step
6

Next add finely chopped rosemary and stir to combine.

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Step
7

Serve immediately in a bowl, or store in an air tight container so they remain fresh. I made these a couple days ahead of my Football Tailgate Party, and they were a huge hit. They are also perfect to make and give as holiday hostess or neighbor gifts! Enjoy!

Looking for more recipes for your Football Tailgate Party? Check out my Buffalo Cauliflower Bites and Rice Krispie Football Treat.

Roasted Rosemary Cashews step 7

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