Sweet and Spicy Nuts

Meredith suggests omitting the “spicy” portion of the recipe to create a sweet nut version or experimenting with other spices that you like. The nuts make a great gift.
Makes: 3 1/3 cups or 18 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tsps. cinnnamon, ground
• 1/2 tsp. Allspice, ground
• 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper, ground
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, ground
• 1 egg white
• 3 cups mixed nuts such as almonds, cashews, peanuts and pecans

Directions

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• Mix sugar, cinnamon, allspice, seasoned salt, pepper and nutmeg in a small bowl until well blended.
• Beat egg white in a large bowl until foamy.
• Add nuts and toss to coat well.
• Add spice mixture to coat nuts evenly.
• Spread nuts in a single layer on lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake 1 hour, stirring once. Cool slightly and break apart. Cool completely and store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts: 169 calories; 13 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol; 137 mg sodium; 9 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 4 g protein
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