Sweet and Spicy Candied Nuts
Tasty sweet and savory candied nuts that are a perfect holiday treat!
Servings 12
Calories 285kcal
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1 cup raw whole almonds
- 1 cup raw whole walnuts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest microplane zester recommended
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250ºF.
- Whisk egg white and water in a bowl until frothy.
- Toss nuts with egg white mixture.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add coconut sugar, cinnamon, salt, pepper, dash cayenne pepper, and whisk until sugar is melted and soft.
- Pour sugar mixture over nuts, add the orange zest and stir until well blended.
- Spread onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to bake evenly and prevent burning.
- Cool completely and toss with cranberries.
- Store in an airtight container or package in small, single-serving size, bags tied with twine.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg