Spiced Nuts

Subject: Spiced Nuts Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:33 pm

Spiced Nuts
Makes about 10 cups

Do not use salted nuts
Can be stored for up to 3 weeks

2 large egg whites
2 tbsp water
2 tsp salt
2 lb unsalted raw pecans, cashews, walnuts or whole unblanched almonds
1-1/3 cups sugar
4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp coriander

Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower - middle
Preheat to 300F
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
Whisk egg whites, water and salt in large bowl

Add nuts and toss to coat
Drain in colander for 5 minutes

Mix sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and coriander in large bowl
Add drained nuts and toss to coat
Spread nuts evenly on prepared baking sheets and bake until dry and crisp
40 to 45 minutes
Rotating and switching position of baking sheets halfway through baking time
Cool nuts completely
Break nuts apart and serve.

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