“The thing about growing up with Fred and George," said Ginny thoughtfully, "is that you sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes
For those familiar with the Harry Potter book series and films, you'll remember that Fred and George Weasley left Hogwarts shortly before graduation in their 7th year to start their joke shop Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes in Diagon Alley. Though not mentioned in the books, the Half-Blood Prince film showed that their joke shop included a coin-operated machine selling Weasleys' Dragon Roasted Nuts, complete with a miniature dragon breathing fire over them.
Though my version of Weasleys' Dragon Roasted Nuts may not gather their heat from a real dragon, they come packing some serious heat from a blend of spices including cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. The warm spice blend is tempered with a generous measure of honey, resulting in a crunchy treat that is both fiery and sweet.
A crunchy mix of Weasleys' Dragon Roasted Nuts
In the film, the dragon-roasted nuts in the machine were chestnuts, which tend to be quite starchy and tender. I wanted a crunchy mix so I instead chose to use a blend of cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts, and peanuts for this recipe. Prefer a simpler blend? Or maybe you want to add hazelnuts or macadamia? The blend of nuts you use is up to you, but I find that 12 oz (roughly 3 cups) of more traditionally crunchy nuts work best for this recipe.
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- Kitchen scale (or measuring cups for less accurate measurements)
- Measuring spoons
- A medium mixing bowl
- A whisk or fork
- A wooden spoon or spatula
- A baking sheet
- A silicone baking liner or parchment paper
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A note for special diets
This recipe for Weasleys' Dragon Roasted Nuts is grain-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and can be made friendly for Paleo diets if you omit the peanuts in favor of a Paleo-friendly nut.
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Weasleys' Dragon Roasted Nuts
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: about 3 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
My version of Weasleys Dragon Roasted Nuts may not gain their heat from a real dragon, they contain a blend of spices that are both fiery and sweet.
Ingredients
- 16 oz (about 3 cups) mixed nuts (I used 3 oz cashews, 3 oz almonds, 3 oz pecans, 3 oz walnuts, 4 oz peanuts (omit peanuts for Paleo)
- 1 large egg white
- 170g (about ½ cup) honey
- 1 ½ tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (may use ¼ tsp for milder mix)
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F (120 C). Line a large baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whip the egg white until frothy. Add mixed nuts to egg whites and toss to coat.
- Add the honey to your nuts as well as all of the spices and seasonings (If your honey is firm, 10-15 seconds in the microwave should be plenty of time to liquify it). Mix nuts to coat evenly.
- Transfer the nut mixture onto the baking sheet and place in the oven. Roast for 45-60 minutes, turning the nuts with a wooden spoon or spatula every 15 minutes to make sure that they toast evenly, until the nuts are lightly browned and glossy.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes and then break apart into chunks. Cashews, especially, have an odd, somewhat soft texture when they first come out of the oven. But once cooled, they are perfectly crunchy. This nut mixture can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place for around 2 weeks.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: about ¼ cup (1.33 oz)
- Calories: 259
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 147 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
Marya says
That looks amazing & something I could actually have on my limited diet!
Caroline says
What a fun idea to create a harry Potter inspired snack, and they look tasty too!
Linda says
These nuts sound like the perfect combo of sweet and spicy! They would be dangerous to have around as I can see them going down way too easy. lol Perfect for a little snacking mid-day for a great pick-me-up or while catching up on the latest movies.
Helen Little says
What a cool idea, perfect for a themed party! Nuts are so delicious, and all the better for spicing them up!
Jagruti Dhanecha says
My daughter is a great HP fan, I am sharing this post with her 🙂 definitely going to try this, looks so inviting.
Pech says
Sounds delicious... And let's all admit it that the aroma of roasted nuts is as good as a candle or better...
Whip & Wander says
I totally agree! The smell is really lovely. Plus, you can't eat a candle 🙂
Kita Bryant says
I would really enjoy trying some of these! Weasley is one of my favorite characters!
Sara Welch says
Roasted nuts are not made enough! I love snacking on them any chance I get!
Amanda says
Those roasted nuts look so good!
Sheree says
These look so delicious, the perfect snack for a party or just at home, I can only imagine how good they smell!
~xo Sheree
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Marcie says
Ok, I'm LOVING this post! We're listening to Harry Potter audiobooks every night and we're almost to this part! Maybe I'll surprise my husband with these!
Whip & Wander says
I've read the books so many times, but the fella hadn't so we spent the past few months listening to the audiobooks while we commuted. Jim Dale did such a great job with the voices! I hope your family is enjoying them!
Mimi says
These looks delicious! I need to try it PS: I'm loving these HP inspired recipes!
Sharon says
Another great treat to go along with this wonderful book! I love this snack, looks so good and is perfect for snaking which reading.
Luci says
These look really delicious. All the flavor will be a party in your mouth.
Jazz says
These look scrumptious! I love Harry Potter and recipes so this is a win-win in my book.
Kim says
Love the Harry Potter theme! Everything is more fun with a theme. These are perfect for a party!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
These sound so good! These would be so perfect for a themed party! Love it!
Megan says
This is so clever! I'd love to have a HP themed party with all of the foods from the movie, including this!!
Heather says
I absolutely need to try this. It looks and sounds so yummy! And easy to make!
Tabitha Blue says
Oh my goodness, my kids are huge Harry Potter fans!! I need to give this a try, they would flip!