SWEET AND SPICY WALNUTS

SWEET AND SPICY WALNUTS image

Categories Nut

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups whole walnut halves
2/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Pinch of ground cloves (optional)
1 large egg white

Steps:

Adjust a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until they are toasted and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the nuts cool completely, about 30 minutes. Leave the oven on. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the sugar, salt, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne, and cloves. Once the nuts have cooled, beat the egg white in a medium bowl with and electric mixer until it is very frothy, about 2 minutes. Add the walnuts and toss to coat evenly. If necessary, strain the walnuts through a fine mesh sieve to remove the excess egg white. Transfer the walnuts to the bowl with the sugar mixture and toss well to coat. Spread the walnuts back onto the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Stir the nuts and bake until they are fragrant and golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.