CARAMEL-COATED SPICED NUTS

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"A friend gave me these nuts in a jar as a gift. They were so delicious, I asked for the recipe and have made them ever since. They are always very well received." -Carol Sankovic, Canfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon water
1-1/2 cups roasted salted almonds
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
1 cup whole salted cashews
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat egg whites and water until foamy. Add the almonds, pecans and cashews; stir gently to coat. Combine the brown sugar, pie spice and pepper; add to nut mixture and stir gently to coat., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 20g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.