Spiced Mixed Nuts

This is a great change to the same old bowl of mixed nuts. Instead of using mixed nuts use just pecans, walnuts, or peanuts. Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for a little kick.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yields: 3 Cups

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  egg white, slightly beaten
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons water
• 3  cups  unsalted  mixed nuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 275.
2. Combine sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and nutmeg.
3. Stir in egg white and water till blended.
4. Add nuts, a 1/2 cup at a time, stir until coated.
5. Lift out with a slotted spoon or spider utensil, draining off excess syrup. Spread on greased cookie sheet; bake 45 minutes or until golden and crusty.