Spiced Walnuts
Crisp oven-roasted walnuts coated with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a gentle touch of cayenne.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Whisk the egg white and water in a large mixing bowl until loose and frothy.
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Step 3
Stir the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
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Step 4
Add the walnuts to the egg-white mixture and fold until evenly moistened.
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Step 5
Add the prepared spice mixture and fold until the walnuts are evenly coated.
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Step 6
Spread the coated walnuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 160°C.
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Step 7
Stir and separate the walnuts, then continue baking at 160°C until dry and fragrant.
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Step 8
Let the walnuts cool completely on the baking sheet, then break apart any clusters.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Prevent cross-contamination from raw egg, bake the coating thoroughly, and allow the walnuts to cool before eating or storing. Store completely cooled walnuts in an airtight container.
Risk factors
- raw egg white before baking
- hot baking sheet and freshly roasted sugar-coated nuts