Chai-Cherry Walnuts
Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts
This topping for hot cereal or yogurt would also be great made with other dried fruits such as cranberries, blueberries, or apples.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, whisk together spices, salt, and pepper. Add brown sugar, oil, and walnuts. Gently toss and rub nuts in mixture until evenly coated.
Step 2
2
Spread walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, turning nuts halfway through baking, until light golden, 10 to 15 minutes total. Let nuts cool completely.
Step 3
3
Toss walnuts with dried cherries.
Step 4
4
Make ahead: Up to 1 week.
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/4-cup serving.
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups walnut pieces
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, whisk together spices, salt, and pepper. Add brown sugar, oil, and walnuts. Gently toss and rub nuts in mixture until evenly coated.
Step 2
2
Spread walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, turning nuts halfway through baking, until light golden, 10 to 15 minutes total. Let nuts cool completely.
Step 3
3
Toss walnuts with dried cherries.
Step 4
4
Make ahead: Up to 1 week.
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/4-cup serving.
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