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candied mixed nuts

Candied Mixed Nuts

Kitchen Ready Betty
Craving a sweet and salty crunch? You will love this Candied Mixed Nuts recipe!
All you need is 1 pound (or a combination of 1 pound) of your favorite nut(s), and a few basic pantry staples to make this delicious, addictive snack that delivers an EPIC sweet crunch.
This easy candied nuts recipe comes together quickly, tastes amazing and makes a great gift--especially for Christmas!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Confections, Snacks
Servings 16
Calories 217 kcal

Equipment

  • large rimmed baking/jelly roll pan (lined with lightly greased foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup)
  • large mixing bowl
  • small mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • whisk or hand mixer
  • spatula

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound nuts, lightly salted To make 1 pound, I use a combination of 6 oz. whole cashews, 6 oz. whole almonds, and 4 oz. whole peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 & ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 250° F.
  • Place the nuts in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the salt, cinnamon and sugar; lightly toss with a stirring spoon.
  • In a separate, small bowl, beat the egg white and water until stiff.
  • Gently fold the egg white mixture into the large bowl. Mix all ingredients until well blended.
  • Bake for 1 hour. Every 20 minutes, stir the nuts.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes; then remove nuts from the pan.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Enjoy within 2 weeks.

Notes

I've found that a combination of lightly salted nuts works well in this recipe. I would avoid using full salted nuts. There is salt in the cinnamon/sugar mixture to cut the sweetness of the coating. Keep that in mind when you choose your nuts for this recipe!
Any nut will work well in this recipe. Feel free to mix it up and use your favorite(s). When my MIL makes these for the holidays, she uses pecans and walnuts!

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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