Step 1

Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and roast in a 350ºF (180ºC) oven for 10 minutes, stirring once for even toasting.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and maple syrup.

Step 3

Add the warm nuts, stirring until coated. Then mix in the salt and pretzels, and stir until the nuts and pretzels are completely coated.

Step 4

Spread the mixture back on the baking sheet and return to the oven for 12-18 minutes, stirring twice during cooking. Remove from oven and cool completely, separating the nuts and pretzels as they cool.

Step 5

Once cool, this mixture can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.