Wonderful Microwave Honey Roasted Nuts Recipes

Steps:

• To toast nuts, heat and stir over medium heat till toasted.
• Or carefully heat in the microwave for a few minutes.
• Nuts tend to burn easily so toast with caution and stir and turn frequently.
• Then stir nuts with remainder of ingredients and mix well.
• Microwave on high power for 7 minutes, stirring once.
• Then pour mixture on a sheet of foil and let cool completely.
• Break up nut mixture and stir in a cool dry place.
• Note: made in a 650/700 watt microwave oven, so adjust time if needed.

Steps:

• In a microwave safe dish (I used a Pyrex pie plate), place the nuts evenly in a single layer (coat them in the fat, if using).
• Microwave on HIGH heat for 2 minutes, stir, and continue to cook and stir at one minute intervals, until nuts are fragrant and light golden brown in color. Be careful not to let them scorch. Use potholders.
• (Note: total cook time is about 5 minutes for whole nuts-- smaller amounts or sliced nuts or sesame seeds could be done in as little as 2 minutes, larger amounts of nuts will take longer and not cook as evenly, therefore 1/2 cup of nuts is optimal for even cooking. The optional addition of the fat will speed cooking time somewhat).
• IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS: Be sure to use potholders as the dish will become hot. Do NOT add water to the hot dish, as it may crack. Microwave heating times vary, so use caution.
• Let cool at room temperature.
• Use in recipes or for snacking. Makes a nice holiday or hostess gift in a jar with a fabric lid, tied with pretty ribbon or raffia.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Mix honey, butter, and half of cinnamon in saucepan and heat to boiling. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• In medium mixing bowl, pour honey mixture over nuts, stir well.
• Pour mixture onto non-stick cookie sheet and spread evenly.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes until nuts are lightly browned. Allow to cool.
• Mix sugar and remaining cinnamon, and toss with nuts.