Roasted and Spiced Nuts

Roasted and Spiced Nuts - slow cooker

cooking spray
1 cup raw unsalted pecans
1 cup raw unsalted almonds
1 cup raw unsalted pistachio meat
1/2 cup raw unsalted pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1.5 Tablespoons maple syrup

In large slow cooker, spray inside of your stoneware with cooking spray. 
Put all ingredients in your crock and stir well. 

Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours stirring every 20 minutes.**
Every crock pot cooks differently, I've had 3 and they each cooked these nuts at different rates, varying from 1.5 to 3 hours.  Just be sure to stir every 20-30 minutes (set a timer).   The nuts will burn if you leave them too long without stirring.  The plus side is I've seen no harm in taking them out early.    These seem to be a lot of effort, but really, its just stirring.  Make them while reading a book or watching your favorite TV show.

Spread the nuts on a cookie sheet to cool and store in airtight container.

The cayenne really makes these hot ( to us).  I would use 1/8 teaspoon.  Also use any nuts you have on hand or love.  We're trying to eat more walnuts here so I used 2 cups of walnuts and a cup of 'mixed' nuts.

These make a great gift, or a fantastic snack to have out while you have guests.
~ a la "Make it Fast, Cook it Slow" by Stephanie O'Dea