Crunchy Spiced Nuts

Submitted by threeovens

"From "Cooks Country" magazine. This is perfect for a mixture of nuts."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 5 cups

ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb unsalted nuts
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

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 water and salt.
3. Add nuts and toss to coat; drain in a colander for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Combine sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and coriander; add nuts and toss to coat in 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.