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Candied Nuts
Prep:
15
mins
Cook:
45
mins
Total Time:
1
hr
Yield:
8
servings
Course:
Snack
Cuisine:
American
Calories:
136
kcal
Author:
Jessica Gavin
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
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1
egg white
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1
tablespoon
water
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¼
teaspoon
vanilla extract
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1
cup
nuts
pecans or almonds
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½
cup
sugar
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1
teaspoon
cinnamon
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¾
teaspoon
kosher salt
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¼
teaspoon
nutmeg
ground
Special Equipment
Slotted Spoon
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 300°F and set the baking rack to the center position.
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Combine sugar, cinnamon, salt, and ground nutmeg in a plastic bag, shake to mix.
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Add egg white, water, and vanilla in a bowl. Beat until slightly foamy, add nuts and coat well.
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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.
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Spread the sugared nuts on a sheet tray lined with lightly greased foil. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir gently with a fork.
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Bake for an additional 25- 30 minutes, until the nuts are crunchy in texture and the sugar has adhered and dried.
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Allow the nuts to cool on the sheet pan before serving.
Nutrition
Calories:
136
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
15
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Sodium:
179
mg
|
Potassium:
55
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
13
g
|
Vitamin A:
5
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.8
mg
|
Calcium:
20
mg
|
Iron:
0.5
mg
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