These sweet, candied nuts are flavored with aromatic baking spices and make the perfect garnish for a cheese plate or the perfect holiday gift to friends.
Sweet Spiced nuts pair well with practically any type of cheese. A bite of sweet nuts and salty cheese is a match made in heaven.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Yield: 3 cups of nuts
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of nuts (pecans, walnuts and skinned hazelnuts work well)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine sugar, spices and salt in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg white and water until frothy, about 2 minutes. Mix the nuts in with the egg white so they are well-covered. Pour sugar, spices and salt over the nuts and mix well.
Bake for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the nuts from the oven and stir to break them apart. Let the nuts cool before storing in an airtight container.
