Caramelized Nuts

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Toast hazelnuts in a shallow baking pan until fragrant and a shade darker, about 8 minutes.
3. 3
   When hazelnuts are cool enough to handle, wrap in a kitchen towel and rub to remove skins.
4. 4
   (Not all skins will come off.)
5. 5
   Transfer hazelnuts to a large bowl with almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts.
6. 6
   Line baking pan with foil and lightly oil.
7. 7
   Bring sugar, water, and honey to a boil in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
8. 8
   Pour over nuts and stir until nuts are well coated.
9. 9
   Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to baking pan (discarding syrup) and roast in 1 layer in middle of oven, stirring and redistributing nuts occasionally, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
10. 10
    Lightly oil another sheet of foil and put on a work surface.
11. 11
    Spread nuts in 1 layer on foil and cool completely.
12. 12
    Break apart any nuts that are stuck together.