Spiced Walnuts

My grandmother's recipe. Makes a wonderful Christmas gift and fits right in on the Thanksgiving table. Also good in salads.

• Ready In: 36 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 lb spiced walnuts

Ingredients

• 1  egg white
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1  lb walnuts
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon clove
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  coriander
• 3⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon orange zest

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
2. Whip the egg whites and water until frothy. Add walnuts to coat, then drain in sieve.
3. In a paper bag, mix sugar and spices. Shake well.
4. Add walnuts until coated.
5. Lay walnuts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 250 F for 15 minutes.
6. Lower heat to 225 F and continue baking until dry and crisp.
7. Eat warm or store in an airtight container.