These are the most delicious treat to pair with festive drinks. They’re great if you have last minute guests as they can be ready in no time at all. Hot honeys vary hugely in their chilli heat levels. If you have a very spicy honey, you may want to replace some of the hot honey with regular honey. Allow the nuts to cool fully before eating.

Method:

• Preheat oven to 160°C (fan) and line a baking sheet with baking parchment.
• In a large bowl mix the oil, hot honey and za'atar. Stir well.
• Add the nuts and mix until they are coated in the mixture. Check for how salty they are as some za’atar already contains salt, and add as much as you need - to taste.
• Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on the line baking sheet. Roast until lightly browned — about 12 – 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let the nuts cool completely. If they have clumped together, break them apart and pile into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the thyme leaves and a little sea salt if you think it needs it.
• If you can resist noshing them all up in one go, store any uneaten nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. (Good luck with that.)

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