Cinnamon Nuts
A sugared nut recipe that makes a great addition to charcuterie or nibble boards.
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 set Measuring cups/spoons
- 2 large baking sheets with sides
- 1 sheet parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb nuts- pecans, mixed nuts or walnuts
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 t vanilla
- 1 T water
- 1 C sugar
- 2 T ground cinnamon
- 1/2 t nutmeg- ground or fresh grated
- 1/2 t salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees.
- Line 2 baking sheets with sides with parchment paper.
- Weigh nuts and measure all ingredients.
- In a small bowl- mix together sugar, cinnamon, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- Set sugar mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, vanilla and water until frothy.
- Add nuts to egg mixture and stir to coat.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture a little at a time over the nuts, stirring to evenly coat.
- Spread the coated nuts in an even single layer across the parchment paper lined baking sheets.
- Add to a preheated 300° oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring once or twice while baking to make sure they cook evenly.Nuts will be ready when toasted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the parchment paper.
- Lift the parchment paper and roll the nuts from the center, back and forth to separate them, if needed.TIP: When cool, just use the parchment paper to lift and funnel the nuts into your storage container.Store in an airtight container for 3-4 weeks...if they last that long!
- These sugared nuts make a great complement to savory trays...or by themselves. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is always a guest favorite. They make a great addition to an appetizer tray, nibble or charcuterie board, offering a sweet treat among savory items.
Enjoy!