Sweet Spiced Nuts

Directions

1. 1
   Put oven rack in middle position and Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Toast hazelnuts in 1 layer in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) until pale golden and skins are blistered, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Wrap nuts in a kitchen towel and let steam 1 to 2 minutes, then rub off any loose skins in towel (don't worry if some skins don't come off).
4. 4
   Cool nuts completely on plate.
5. 5
   Reduce oven temperature to 325F and line shallow baking pan with parchment paper.
6. 6
   Whisk together sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a large bowl.
7. 7
   Whisk egg white in small bowl until foamy, then add hazelnuts and almonds and toss to coat.
8. 8
   Transfer nuts to sugar mixture and toss to coat.
9. 9
   Arrange nuts in 1 layer in pan and bake, shaking pan occasionally, until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool nuts completely in pan on a rack.