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a bag of sweet and spicy candied nuts
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Sweet and Spicy Candied Nuts

Tasty sweet and savory candied nuts that are a perfect holiday treat!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 285kcal
Author Amee

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