Maple Balsamic Roasted Nuts with Rosemary

One thing that you’ll always find in my pantry is a jar of roasted nuts. I make them every few weeks, especially for my husband, to fuel him during bike rides, hikes and other outdoor activities. He absolutely adores these maple-balsamic roasted nuts because they’re the perfect balance—not too sweet, not too salty. They’re ideal for snacking, pairing with drinks, holiday gifting, or adding to a charcuterie board. For Diwali, I even created a fun dried fruit and nut platter that offered the perfect little nibbles for everyone to enjoy.

Making these maple-balsamic roasted nuts is incredibly simple and easily customizable. I used a combination of nuts and seeds I love — almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds. The pumpkin seeds add a nice pop of color. While I adore walnuts, I somehow don’t like them in this mixture. You can use any combination of nuts and seeds you prefer, but I recommend sticking to raw, unsalted varieties.

The mixture is seasoned with olive oil, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, but it’s the addition of fresh rosemary that really makes these nuts special. They’re fantastic served with cocktails, make a great hostess gift, and are perfect for snacking at home. They’re so good, in fact, I have to hide them from myself! 🙂