Ingredients

2 cups walnut halves

5 tsp olive oil

5 tsp maple syrup

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tbs chopped fresh rosemary

3 tsp chopped fresh thyme (divided into 2 tsp an 1 tsp)

Kosher salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350. Whisk olive oil, syrup, pepper, rosemary and 2 tsp of thyme in a small bowl. Add walnuts and toss well to coat. Spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake until fragrant and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with final 1 tsp thyme and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Cool completely.