Candied Spiced Nuts

Transform your snacking game with these irresistible Candied Spiced Nuts—perfectly sweet, spicy, and savory all at once! This easy recipe combines a medley of raw nuts like almonds, pecans, and walnuts, coated in a luscious blend of granulated and brown sugar, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a zesty kick. Using a frothy egg white glaze, these nuts are baked to golden perfection, achieving a crispy, caramelized coating that’s simply addictive. Ready in under an hour, these spiced nuts make a great holiday treat, party snack, or edible gift idea. Plus, they store beautifully for up to two weeks, so you can enjoy their crunchy goodness any time.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg white
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until frothy, but not stiff.

Step 3

Add the mixed nuts to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the egg white mixture.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 5

Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the coated nuts. Toss until all of the nuts are evenly coated with the sugar and spices.

Step 6

Spread the nuts out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure they are not overcrowded to ensure even baking.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent sticking and to ensure even caramelization.

Step 8

Remove the nuts from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.

Step 9

Once cooled, transfer the candied spiced nuts to an airtight container for storage. They will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(422.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1944.5

Total Fat 125.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2430.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 145.6g
Protein 43.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 361.0mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 1618.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.8%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 36.7%