Sugared Nuts

Since I posted my banana bread recipe this morning and that is often a gift, I thought I would throw out an extra freebie today which aslo work really well as a gift. My sugared pecans are definitely a family favorite and a great homemade gift. This recipe works well with almonds, walnuts and pecans. It also doubles very easily and takes very little time to make.

Sugared Nuts
1 egg white
5 c. whole walnuts, almonds or pecans
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. salt.

Whisk egg white with 1 tsp. water until bubbly. Toss nuts with egg white to coat. Combine sugar, salt and spices and toss with coated nuts until all covered. Spread in a single layer on a cookie sheet which has been covered with a Silpat or wax paper. Bake in a 325 oven for 20 minutes. Cool on a piece of wax paper and then break into pieces.