Saturday, November 4, 2023

Sugar and Spice Candied Nuts

These can be made with just pecans or a mix of nuts. They come together easily and make delicious holiday gifts – sure to disappear quickly!

1/3 cup dark-brown sugar
2/3 cup white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pound nuts, such as pecans, almonds or cashews
1 egg white, room temperature
1 tablespoon water 

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Mix sugars, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon, making sure there are no lumps, set aside. Beat egg white and water until frothy but not stiff. Add nuts, and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle nuts with sugar mixture, and toss until evenly coated. Spread sugared nuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet fitted with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and separate nuts as they cool. When completely cool, pour the nuts into a bowl, breaking up any that stick together. 

Adapted from Elizabeth Karmel of Hill Country

  

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