Sugar and Spice Nuts

Sugar and Spice Nuts

Submitted by Jalayne Luckett, SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative
Servings 4 Cups

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 cup salted cashews
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 F.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and cayenne. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy. Add nuts and cranberries.
  • Sprinkle with sugar mixture and toss to coat.
  • In a single layer, spread onto a greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  • Cool before storing in an airtight container.