Village Spiced Nuts

Original Recipe from:  Kay Johnson-Tomblin

This treat is a village favorite!  I am not a fan of candy coated nuts because the coating usually overpowers the flavor of the nuts and the coatings tend to be a hard shell.  This recipe complements the flavor of the nuts with a hint of sweetness and spice and no hard coating.  They taste great right out of the oven or days later.  Store in an air tight container and they will stay tasty for a few weeks….if they last that long!  I have packaged this tasty treat in many cute ways to give as gifts much to the delight of the recipients.  Make a batch today and prepare for your taste buds to be impressed.  Enjoy!

 

Ingredients

1 pound whole Pecans and/or Walnuts

1 Egg White

1 tablespoon Water

1 cup Sugar

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt

 

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, beat the Egg White and Water until foamy.  Add Nuts and coat thoroughly.

 

In a small mixing bowl, combine the Sugar, Cinnamon, and Sea Salt and pour over the nuts.  Stir to coat well.

 

Generously grease a 15x9x2 inch baking pan with Butter or Margarine.  Spread spiced nuts on the pan in a single layer. 

Bake in 275 degree oven for 45 minutes.  Stir every 15 minutes (very important). 

Cool on a sheet of wax or parchment paper. 

Store in an air-tight container.

Note:  If you are making a large batch, it is best to work with one pound of nuts at a time.  I like to use both Pecans and Walnuts, although either one tastes great on its own.  When I make them I do the Pecans first and then the Walnuts and mix the finished products together for serving and packaging.