Candied Spiced Nuts
Transform your snacking game with these irresistible Candied Spiced Nuts—perfectly sweet, spicy, and savory all at once! This easy recipe combines a medley of raw nuts like almonds, pecans, and walnuts, coated in a luscious blend of granulated and brown sugar, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a zesty kick. Using a frothy egg white glaze, these nuts are baked to golden perfection, achieving a crispy, caramelized coating that’s simply addictive. Ready in under an hour, these spiced nuts make a great holiday treat, party snack, or edible gift idea. Plus, they store beautifully for up to two weeks, so you can enjoy their crunchy goodness any time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until frothy, but not stiff.
Add the mixed nuts to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the egg white mixture.
In a separate small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the coated nuts. Toss until all of the nuts are evenly coated with the sugar and spices.
Spread the nuts out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure they are not overcrowded to ensure even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent sticking and to ensure even caramelization.
Remove the nuts from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
Once cooled, transfer the candied spiced nuts to an airtight container for storage. They will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1944 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.2 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2430 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.6 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 145.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.8 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1619 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
