Candied Nuts
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Easy recipe for crunchy candied nuts! The perfect sweet and spicy addition to salads, desserts or as a holiday gift for friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup nuts, pecans or almonds
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ground
Special Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and set the baking rack to the center position.
- Combine sugar, cinnamon, salt, and ground nutmeg in a plastic bag, shake to mix.
- Add egg white, water, and vanilla in a bowl. Beat until slightly foamy, add nuts and coat well.
- Using a slotted spoon, lift nuts out of the bowl and place them into the plastic bag of sugar and spices. Shake well to coat thoroughly.
- Spread the sugared nuts on a sheet tray lined with lightly greased foil. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir gently with a fork.
- Bake for an additional 25- 30 minutes, until the nuts are crunchy in texture and the sugar has adhered and dried.
- Allow the nuts to cool on the sheet pan before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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