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Holiday Spiced Mixed Nuts

Holiday spiced mixed nuts are coated in a foamy egg-white mixture and a warm blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cayenne, then baked low and slow. The result is a crisp, dry coating with toasted nuts in every handful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 440
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg white large
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cup mixed nuts raw unsalted; about 1 pound
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 250°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg white, water, and vanilla until foamy.
  3. Add the nuts and toss until evenly coated with the egg-white mixture.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cayenne, and salt, then sprinkle over the nuts and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes, until the coating is dry and the nuts smell toasted.
  6. Cool the nuts completely on the baking sheet before serving.

Notes

For an even coating, toss the nuts thoroughly with the egg-white mixture before adding the sugar and spices. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; freezer-friendly. Use a certified gluten-free vanilla extract if needed.