Crunchy Orange Cardamom Spiced Nuts

From "Cooks Country" magazine. This is perfect for a mixture of almonds and pistachios.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 1  large egg
• 1  tablespoon  fresh orange zest
• 1  tablespoon  fresh orange juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  lb  unsalted nuts
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray.
2. Separate egg white from yolk into a large bowl (reserving yolk for another use); whisk egg white with orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
3. Add nuts and toss to coat; drain in a colander for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Combine sugar, ground cardamom, and pepper; add nuts and toss to coat with spices; spread nuts out on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake until dry and crisp, turning baking sheet once halfway through cooking, about 40 to 45 minutes.
6. Cool, then break apart nuts and serve.
7. Store in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.