Spiced-Up Nuts

Name: Spiced-Up Nuts
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon ginger powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon salt (can use a bit less); 2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder (you can use chili powder in place of chipotle powder); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 egg whites; 4 cups whole pecans; 4 cups whole almonds; 4 cups cashews; 13 cup sugar (can use more); 1 cup crystallized ginger (matchstick-size)

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon ginger powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon salt (can use a bit less)
2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder (you can use chili powder in place of chipotle powder)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 egg whites
4 cups whole pecans
4 cups whole almonds
4 cups cashews
13 cup sugar (can use more)
1 cup crystallized ginger (matchstick-size)

Directions

1

Set oven to 225 degrees.
2

Prepare two non-stick baking pans, or line with parchment paper if you do not have a non-stick pan.
3

In a small bowl whisk together the first 7 ingredients.
4

In a large bowl whisk together the egg whites until foamy, then add/whisk in the spice mixture.
5

Add in all the nuts; toss to coat.
6

Sprinkle the sugar over and toss to coat.
7

Divide the nuts between two baking sheets in a single layer.
8

Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes OR until the nuts are toasted and the coating is dry (stirring about every 15-20 minutes).
9

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with more salt if desired.
10

Transfer the nuts to a large bowl and mix in the crystallized ginger; cool completely.