Rosemary and Thyme Walnuts

Name: Rosemary and Thyme Walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons olive oil; 5 teaspoons pure maple syrup; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 cups walnut halves; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Crispy walnut halves coated with a flavorful blend of maple syrup, fresh herbs, and a hint of cayenne pepper. These aromatic nuts make a perfect snack or party appetizer.

8 servings

12 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•5 teaspoons olive oil
•5 teaspoons pure maple syrup
•¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
•1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
•3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
•2 cups walnut halves
•¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

1.
Heat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, whisk 5 teaspoons olive oil with 5 teaspoons pure maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme. Add 2 cups walnut halves; toss well to coat. Spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake until fragrant and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Cool completely.
12 min