Sugared and Spiced Nuts

I must confess that I have a weakness for tastebud-tingling flavours. Sweet and sour, sweet and salty, sweet and spicy...you get the picture.

If you're looking for a snack to serve at parties, give away as a hostess gift, or just to reach for while you watch a film, these nuts fit the bill perfectly.

They are sublimely easy to make, but are really worth the little effort it takes. What's more, you probably have all of the ingredients in your kitchen or pantry right now.

Go on, make some.

In fact, make a double batch!*

Sugared and Spiced Nuts

Recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen
 
70 g / 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
140 g / 2/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp of hot smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cinnamon
500 g / 1 pound mixed nuts - I used a mixture of pecan halves and almonds
1 egg white
1 tbsp water

Set the oven at 150°C / 300F.

Mix the two types of sugar, salt, paprika and cinnamon together in a bowl. Rub any lumps of sugar or spices between your fingers to break them up.

Mix the egg white with the water and beat lightly.

Stir the nuts into the egg mixture to coat them. Sprinkle the sugar mixture onto the nuts and stir again until evenly coated.

Spread the coated nuts on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring after about 15 minutes.

You can separate any clumps of nuts as they cool down.


*I just did!