Candied Nuts

thetimelessbaker

Candied nuts that are slowly baked in a cinnamon sugar mixture, resulting in a crunchy candied texture. Great to eat by themselves or can be used to decorate baked goods!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

cooling time 1

Total Time 2 10

Course Appetizer, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 109 kcal

Equipment

baking sheet
large mixing bowl
parchment paper or silicone baking mat

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1/2 Tablespoon water
1/2 lb. nuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250°F. In a medium sized bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In a separate bowl, mix 1 egg white with 1/2 Tablespoon water until frothy. Toss 1/2 lb. nuts in egg white mixture and then mix in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Stir until nuts are coated.
Spread nuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and spread nuts out on a clean sheet of parchment or waxed paper. Use a spatula to separate any clumps; allow to cool completely before using.

Notes

Store any remaining nuts in an airtight container up to a week or freeze up to 3 months.
Any type of nuts can be used, such as pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews etc.
Makes 16 servings or 1/2 pound

Nutrition

Serving: 1ozCalories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 78mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg