Spiced nuts are an easy and delicious party starter — but make plenty. They disappear quickly!
Gingerbread-spiced nuts
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Makes: 6 cups
Per tbsp: 100 calories, 3 g protein, 5 g carbs, 9 g fat, 1 g fibre, 35 mg sodium.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg white
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 6 cups assorted nuts, such as cashews, almonds and pecan and walnut halves
Method:
Preheat oven to 300 °F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
Whisk egg white in a large bowl until foamy. Whisk in sugar, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
Add nuts and stir until coated. Scrape onto prepared sheet. Spread nuts out in a single layer.
Bake in centre of oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 250 °F. Bake until nuts are dry to the touch, for about 15 more minutes.
Transfer pan to a rack to cool completely. Break nuts apart.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Courtesy Claire Tansey
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