Author Notes: Sinfully delicious spiced mixed nuts are simple and easy to prepare. The mulled spices are ground in a spice grinder and then tossed with the nuts along with a sugar mixtures. They release a delectable aroma as they bake to perfection. Double the batch and offer them as hostess gifts during the holidays. —Lizh
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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3
tablespoons Mulling Spices
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1
Cinnamon Stick, broken into pieces
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3/4
cup Caster Sugar
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1/2
teaspoon Salt
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2
Egg Whites
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2
tablespoons Water
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6
cups Mixed Nuts (such as pecans, cashews, almonds and walnuts)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325F
- With a spice grinder, grind mulling spices an cinnamon stick to make a coarse powder. Toss with sugar and salt. Set aside.
- Using a fork, whisk egg whites with water until frothy in a large bowl. Add nuts and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle sugar mixture over top and toss to coat. Spread onto two parchment paper lined baking sheets.
- Bake, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes or until nuts are dry and toasted. Cool completely. Break up with a spoon, if necessary. Store in airtight container.
Photo by INDIA TREE