Maple Vanilla Almond Clusters

• whole almonds↗1 cup
• chopped pecans0.33333333333333 cup
• butter↗1
• vanilla extract↗1 tsp
• maple syrup↗1 tsp
• water↗1
• sugar↗0.25 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Toast nuts in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes).

2. 2

   Add water, vanilla, and maple syrup to sugar and stir to combine.

3. 3

   Add sugar mixture and butter to toasted nuts. Continue to heat over medium, stirring constantly, until the mixture is sticky and no longer runny (about 3 minutes).

4. 4

   Remove from heat and spread the nuts around in the pan. Let sit for a few minutes in the pan, give another stir and spread the nuts again. Sprinkle with a few shakes of table salt or pinches of sea salt if you like sweet/salty nuts (highly recommended by me)! Let sit for at least 1 hour in the pan or until cool and hardened (the flavor develops as they cool – so make sure you don’t eat them all right away). Break into chunks and enjoy!