Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet and crunchy with this easy-to-make candied nuts recipe, perfect for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
3cupspecan halvesunsalted
1cupwhole almondsunsalted
1large egg whiteroom temperature
1teaspoonvanilla extract
⅓cupdark brown sugarpacked
¼cupgranulated sugar
2teaspoonsground cinnamon
1teaspoonground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 275°F and spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray.
Place pecan halves and whole almonds in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla with a mixer until thick (about 2-3 minutes). Fold the egg white mixture into the nuts until evenly coated.
In another bowl, mix dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add this sugar mixture to the nuts, stirring gently for an even coat.
Spread nuts in one layer on the baking sheet; bake for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until nuts are dry and sugar crystallizes.
Let the nuts cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Feel free to use all almonds, all pecans, or a different type of raw, unsalted nut.
I do not recommend using parchment paper or aluminum foil for this recipe.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.