“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
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
This is such a fun way to celebrate their birthdays (and mine, which is on the 30th) ;). I love the spice blend you've used here - they look like a perfect snack!
Reese Woods says
I just loved reading the Harry Potter books throughout middle school and high school! I can remember waiting for each new book to be released and wanting everything in my life to be Harry Potter-esk! What a fun and creative take on a recipe inspired by the books!
Kim @ Berly's Kitchen says
Yum! These sound like a great snack. Roasted nuts are one of our favorite things to eat. I love that these have a spice blend with a bit of heat.
Em Smith says
This is perfect snack for our Netflix night! I like that it has cayenne on it! YUm!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
I've been enjoying your Harry Potter series! I've read every book a few times. These dragon roasted nuts look so tasty!!
Whip & Wander says
Same! I've lost count of how many times I've read them though. I'm glad to hear you have been enjoying the series!
Judy Purcell says
Oh my gosh, I could eat the whole bowl! Those flecks of sea salt take it over the top for me, and love the spice combo. Gonna make some for game night. 🙂
Whip & Wander says
Perfect for game night!
Cammeo Murray says
What a fun thing to do with kids! My son loves to cook new things so def trying these out!
ivana says
Not a Hary Potter fan, but this looks quite delicious. Will try it out xo
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Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says
This would last exactly five seconds at my house! Looks delicious!!
Aurola Wedman says
I love how you incorporate the story into this snack, I love Harry Potter and would definitely like to try these Dragon Roasted Nuts.
Gloria says
I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan. We have ALL the DVD's (and have watched them numerous times). I know my grandson with be thrilled if I made a batch of these for our next movie night.
Whip & Wander says
I bet he would. What a fun snack to have while watching the films!
Jill says
How awesome is this? I think I've commented before how much my kids love Harry Potter. We'll have to try this roasted nut recipe.
DAhn says
This sounds so delicious. I love all the spices in this roasted nut recipe. I think it would go great with a cheese plate.
Whip & Wander says
That's a great pairing. A little spice from the nuts and a little creaminess from the cheese to temper the heat!
Lisa Bryan says
You can't go wrong with a good roasted nut mix. And I love all the flavors and spices in your version!
Noel Lizotte says
What a fun snack to serve while watching the HP movies or reading the books as a family.
I'll admit, I never noticed them in the movie, so that's a fun piece of trivia to pass along.
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
Those sound fab! I'm loving all your Harry Potter recipes...Glad you didn't use chestnuts!
Hillary Harper says
I could snack on these all day! Salty/sweet roasted nuts are always my go-to for road trips 🙂
Claudia Lamascolo says
all those savory flavors shouts fall and I love this snack. I think I need to try this tonight I have it all what wonderful smell this must have!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
I don't care much for Harry Potter, but I do love spiced nuts! These sound fantastic!
Rachel says
I seriously love all the Harry Potter themed recipes. The cayanne pepper would definitely add some dragon fire.