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Published December 12, 2013. By Alyssa Brantley 21 Comments

Salted Maple Cashew Clusters Recipe

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Things have been so busy lately. I don’t know if it’s just that it is the holidays or I have piled too much on my plate but I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed the last couple of weeks.

For the most part, I am pretty good with time management and organization but lately I just don’t have enough hours in the day and my to-do lists are getting longer and longer.

One thing I crossed off my massive, headache-inducing to do list the other day was, “make homemade candy for soccer coach”. This Friday is my sons last day of soccer after two sessions with the same (awesome!) coach and we wanted to make sure we brought something festive as a little way of saying thanks. Thanks for being patient, thanks for making toddler soccer fun and most of all, thanks for planting the early seeds of teamwork!

These Salted Maple Cashew Clusters are just that, easy to make and a completely kid-friendly kitchen project. I really hope Coach Kevin likes them because it was a serious challenge to keep them out of the hands of my son and husband the last couple of days!

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NOTES:

  • I like to use a double boiler to melt large amounts of chocolate to prevent burning.

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Salted Maple Cashew Clusters Recipe
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
 

Cashew Clusters Recipe. Salted Maple Cashew Clusters. Paleo. Dairy Free

Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Salted Maple Cashew Clusters
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 148 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups raw whole cashews
  • 2 tablespoons pure grade B Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt + more for finishing see NOTES
  • 12 ounces 62% Semisweet Dark Chocolate see NOTES
Instructions
  1. Begin by lining 2 baking sheets (1 large and 1 small) with parchment paper and set aside. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add cashews and toast, turning frequently, until slightly brown and soft, about 10 to 12 minutes.

  2. Remove to a mixing bowl and toss with maple syrup, vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt.

  3. Transfer to small parchment lined baking sheet (in a single layer) and allow to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

  4. Once cool, begin melting chocolate. I like to break up the chocolate in the wrapper (less messy) and use a double boiler. You could use the microwave but I don't recommend it for this large of an amount of chocolate. See NOTES above for info on tempering.

  5. Transfer cooled cashews back into mixing bowl and pour melted chocolate over. Use a spatula to toss until well coated.

  6. Working quickly, use a tablespoon to measure heaps of the cashew-chocolate mixture onto the large parchment lined baking sheet. You should get approximately 24.

  7. Finish with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt and place in the freezer for 30 minutes to set the chocolate.

  8. Remove from freezer and allow to come to room temperature. As long as it's not too warm, these should be stable at room temperature. Store in a tin or airtight container and Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Salted Maple Cashew Clusters Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 28mg1%
Potassium 176mg5%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 5IU0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Dessert, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Kid Friendly, Nuts, Snacks, Vegan

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Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    December 16, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    They look absolutely moorish – the soccer coach has to be happy with that. Gorgeous gift.

    Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    December 15, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    Alyssa,
    I’m wishing for another week or two until the middle of December, but that’s not to be. I did mix up 2 double batches of cookie dough today, so I feel like I’ve gotten a start on the holiday baking. And my “blogs to read” list is down to under 50, which is a a big help for my feelings of overwhelmedness.
    These look so delicious–I’m enjoying all the nut recipes.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  3. [email protected] Riffs says

    December 15, 2013 at 9:28 am

    We have a whole bunch of cashews at the moment – I think I found something to do with some of them! This looks wonderful. I’ll bet your son’s soccer coach loves these!

    Reply
  4. Samuel Jeffery says

    December 14, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    These look absolutely amazing! I know I would have a hard time sharing 😉

    Reply
  5. Norma Chang says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    Oh I love this a lot, chocolate and cashews 2 of my favorites in a cluster. I will need to double the recipe.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      The recipe makes 24 “large” (2 bites each) candies. You could always just make them smaller and wind up with close to 45!

      Reply
  6. Lisa says

    December 13, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    I couldn’t wait to try these but I only had about 1 cup of raw cashews left in the house. I had lots of pecans so I toasted a cup of each and followed the rest of the recipe exactly. They are wonderful. I think I’ll be making these for gifts for my co-workers.
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:03 pm

      I love Pecans (my son isn’t a big fan) and that sounds awesome!

      Reply
  7. Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says

    December 13, 2013 at 6:21 am

    What a wonderful gift idea these clusters are! Though seeing I love cashews it would be hard to share these!

    Reply
  8. Heather // girlichef says

    December 13, 2013 at 5:44 am

    You know what? I’ve been feeling the same way. I’ve always prided myself on being organized, and it’s not that I’ve lost that, it’s that I’m always feeling overwhelmed and slightly stressed. I hope it turns around after the holidays.

    However, I will take the time to make a batch of these. The whole family loves cashews, and I love the way you’ve coated them before adding to the chocolate. My mouth is watering.

    Reply
  9. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    I want to dive into these!!! Such a delicious idea!!

    Reply
  10. Hannah says

    December 12, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    Beautiful, Alyssa! I would be pouncing on a bowl of these instantly…I can imagine it was hard to keep little (and big!) fingers away from them. What a great gift idea. I usually make nuts or chocolate bark to give for holiday gifts and was just trying to decide which to do – your cashew clusters are the perfect answer!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 13, 2013 at 10:17 am

      I usually make chocolate bark as well but wanted to mix things up a bit!

      Reply
  11. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    December 12, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    What a great idea for a coach’s gift – I’m sure they were much appreciated. Love how easy these are to make too – that’s always the key!

    Reply
  12. Eileen says

    December 12, 2013 at 11:33 am

    These clusters sound so delicious and so easy! Such a great idea for a last-minute gift. 🙂

    Reply
  13. LeAna says

    December 12, 2013 at 7:20 am

    So sad, I want to rush home and make these right now! But alas, I am the office of loads of work.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 12, 2013 at 8:42 am

      They are so easy to make LeAna, you could whip up a batch tonight 😉

      Reply
  14. Joanne says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:16 am

    There is no way I’d be able to keep the.boy away from these…or myself for that matter! They look too good!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 12, 2013 at 8:42 am

      That is pretty much how it was over here Joanne!

      Reply
  15. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    December 12, 2013 at 3:43 am

    These sound so good! I can never resist when chocolate is involved.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 12, 2013 at 8:42 am

      Me either! I had to package the majority of these up immediately because they were getting snatched left and right 🙂

      Reply

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