Is there anything nicer than gifting someone something you have rustled up yourself?
We think not.
And as for what to give them, we have just come across the most perfect yummy recipe.
Roasted nuts are pretty much yuletide perfection at the best of times, but try adding a little shot of espresso to your spice mix, and you have just upped the ante big-time.
Just take a look at this recipe from the Cru Kafe blog – and tell us you are not tempted to try a handful of these right this minute:
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of honey
1 tablespoon of light brown sugar
1 shot of CRU Dark Roast Espresso
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
½ teaspoon of ginger
¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
375g mixed nuts
50g dried cranberries
50g dried cherries
50g chopped Medjool dates
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C/gas mark 4.
2. Line a baking tray.
3. Combine the honey, brown sugar, CRU Dark Roast Espresso and spices in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts. Pour onto the lined baking tray and place in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the nuts are golden and fill the kitchen with a beautiful nutty fragrance.
5. Once cooled, simply add the dried fruit, mix well and then serve in pretty small bowls. Or, put into pretty little glass containers, add some festive ribbon and voila; you got yourself a lovely present for someone.
