SPORTY SUGAR-SPICE NUTS

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To save time on the day of party, I mix up a batch of these nuts days in advance.-Sharon Landeen, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups pecan halves
1-1/2 cups whole unblanched almonds

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add nuts and stir until coated. Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 250° for 45 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.