CINNAMON-ROASTED PECANS AND ALMONDS

Cinnamon-Roasted Pecans and Almonds image

This is by far my favorite fall and winter treat to have available, and makes an incredible food gift to anyone without an allergy--for the holidays or any occasion! Store cooled nuts in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks.

Provided by PChefHersh

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 pinch salt
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups pecan halves
1 ½ cups whole almonds
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Beat egg whites with salt in a bowl until frothy; add sugar gradually, beating to stiff peaks. Gently fold in pecans, almonds, and cinnamon. Pour mixture onto a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan, drizzle melted butter over top, and toss to coat.
Bake in the preheated oven, tossing every 10 minutes, until nuts are crisp, about 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 17.2 mg, Sugar 13.6 g