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Sweet and Salty Spiced Nuts

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Edible Gift
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incrediblecrunchyflavor's Notes: I developed this recipe after finding that so many "spiced nut" recipes either used a ton a sugar or a lot of fat (butter or oil). Because I use egg whites instead, the end product comes out...
I developed this recipe after finding that so many "spiced nut" recipes either used a ton a sugar or a lot of fat (butter or oil). Because I use egg whites instead, the end product comes out not only very tasty - but healthier, too. Besides, the egg white makes a crisp shell on each like, almost like a candy coating. You can use any mix of nuts you like, and easily double or triple the recipe.

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Serves 3 cups

Spice Mix:

1/3 cup sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

2 teaspoons cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon allspice or nutmeg Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon ginger Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient

Nuts and Coating:

3 cups roasted, unsalted mixed nuts Ask a question about this ingredient

1 egg white, beaten Ask a question about this ingredient

extra salt for sprinkling (I prefer highest-quality here.) Ask a question about this ingredient

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. mix spices together well.
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Pour egg white over nuts and mix well to coat thoroughly.
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Add spice mixture to nuts gradually, mixing well each time to ensure even coating.
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Spread nuts on a lined baking sheet and sprinkle with highest-quality salt, to taste.
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Bake for 15 minutes, toss, bake for another 15 minutes.
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3 Comments on Sweet and Salty Spiced Nuts

Neering added 5 months ago

Made this as my secret Santa gift. It was easy-peasey and so yummy. I will make it again but will have to fight my son off as he can't stop eating it! (One adjustment made, I did add 1/4 tsp. good vanilla to the egg white.)

shoesthatilike added 6 months ago

These are such an easy hit for party snacks or as part of a cheese plate. I find the egg whites add a nice crunch and are a good coating alternative to butter. I'd make this again, for sure!

SueG added over 2 years ago

I have had egg white-coated spiced nuts and found them to be divine. I love how easy the instructions are, too, because I will be pressed for time tomorrow, but I think I can squeeze this one in!