Modern Mrs. Darcy's Spiced Nuts

Makes 1 lb.

A special Christmas treat that'll make your house smell wonderful! All credit goes to my friend, Anne Bogel, AKA the wonderful Modern Mrs. Darcy.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white, room temperature

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 1 pound raw mixed nuts (I used equal portions of almonds, pecans, and cashews, with a handful of macadamia and some pumpkin seeds, just for fun)

  • 1/4 cup white sugar (I used coconut sugar for the lower glycemic impact)

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (I used sea salt)

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees.

  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.

  3. Whisk egg white and water together in mixing bowl.

  4. Add nuts; stir to coat.

  5. In a small bowl, combine sugar, salt, and spices.

  6. Sprinkle spice mixture over nuts and stir to coat evenly.

  7. Spread nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet.

  8. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven.

  9. When cool, break the nuts apart and store in a tightly sealed container.

Appetizers, VegetarianJ.T. EllisonComment