Candied Mixed Nuts
These spicy cinnamon candied nuts are easy to make, sweet, salty, and
crunchy. Perfect for snacking or topping salads and desserts.Fits vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups mixed nuts
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp water
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optionalor adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk the egg white with water until frothy.
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Add the nuts and toss to coat evenly with the egg mixture.
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In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, chili flakes, vanilla, and nutmeg.
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Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the nuts and toss until each nut is well coated.
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Spread the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crunchy.
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Let the nuts cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Per serving (~½ cup)
- Calories
- 978 kcal
- Carbs
- 85 g
- Protein
- 23 g
- Fat
- 64 g
- Fiber
- 13 g
- Sugar
- 56 g
- Sodium
- 896 mg
Recipe by Deborah Green
Recipe from https://dishfullofmemories.com/spicy-cinnamon-candied-nuts-recipe/