Maple Cinnamon Roasted Cashews
- raw cashews
- 1/4 cup vegan maple syrup
- ground cinnamon (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon non-hydrogenated vegan margarine
- a pinch of salt
- Pam, or another vegan non-stick spray
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First, roast the cashews on a cookie tray at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown. While you're roasting the nuts, mix the maple syrup, cinnamon, margarine, and salt in a microwave-safe cup or bowl. Microwave the mixture until it boils, which should be around a minute. When the nuts are ready, take them out of the oven and pour them into the bowl containing the syrup mixture. Mix them around until they're moderately coated with syrup. At this point, you'll need to spray the tray with the non-stick spray. Pour the nuts back onto the tray. It's a good idea to spoon them back on the tray, as there may be leftover syrup in the bottom of the bowl, and you don't want that to end up in a pile on the tray. Continue roasting the nuts for 15 minutes more. You can turn the temperature down to 300 or 325 degrees at this point. Be sure to check them every once and a while. Remove the tray from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Wait for the nuts to cool and the syrup to harden, and then remove them with a spatula. | 
