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    Home » Appetizers

    Cinnamon Sugared Nuts

    Published: Dec 12, 2014 · Modified: Jan 22, 2019 by Natalie · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These Cinnamon Sugared Nuts are crunchy, delicious, simple to make, and fun to eat. Perfect treat for your guests at any gathering. Enjoy!

    A bowl of Cinnamon Sugared Nuts.

    Cinnamon Sugared Nuts...

    When my Mom was growing up in Peru, there would be vendors on the street with huge copper pots stirring cinnamon sugared nuts. On Sundays, the vendors would be outside with their carts preparing to sell their treats after Mass. She remembers a woman who had her table set up with a primus - portable cooktop - stirring nuts and sugar in a big copper bowl. My Mom and her sister would buy a bag whenever they could with the little money they could spare. The aroma was amazing and would pull everyone to walk in the direction of the roasted nuts. The memory always puts a smile on her face.

    I attended a crafts fair where many food vendors were selling everything from soup to nuts - literally. One vendor was selling an assortments of cinnamon nuts and when I asked how it was done, and he replied with egg whites and sugar. Sounds easy right? It is easy.

    Pecans, almonds, and walnuts.

    Almonds, Pecans, and Walnuts...

    This recipe is very simple.

    An egg white showing the chalazae.

    Remove the chalazae from the egg white

    First you need a large egg white. Save the yolk for another purpose. Other than when I fry eggs, there is one thing I do religiously when I use eggs and that is removing the chalazae - the white stringy thing attached to the yolk. You may also want to remove it, but if it doesn’t bother you then continue.

    Whisking the egg white and vanilla until frothy.

    Whisk egg white and vanilla until very frothy...

    The egg white and vanilla are whisked together until frothy as shown in the photo. You want to whisk it enough so that it is combined with the vanilla and builds a little volume.

    Coating the nuts with the egg white mixture.

    Mix nuts with egg white mixture...

    The nuts are added and stirred until completely coated.

    Coating the nuts with sugar and cinnamon.

    Coat nuts with cinnamon sugar mixture...

    The sugar is combined with the cinnamon and salt then added to the nuts and stirred to thoroughly coat and fill the creases and grooves of the nuts.

    The nuts are spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.

    Spread the nuts in a single layer...

    Spread in a single layer onto a pan lined with parchment and bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring halfway. Just make sure they are spread out again in a single layer after stirring.

    Cinnamon Sugared Nuts baked.

    Sweet and crunchy nuts cooling...

    Let cool and break up any nuts that are clumped together.

    This is a great little hostess gift to bring to a party. A little something special to show your appreciation. Put them in a pretty jar or bag tied with a ribbon and you’re done. Maybe accompany it with a bottle of Prosecco? Couldn’t hurt, right?

    Be happy, eat well...

    Cinnamon Sugared Nuts

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    These Cinnamon Sugared Nuts are crunchy, delicious, simple to make and fun to eat. Perfect treat for your guests at any gathering. Enjoy!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Author: Natalie Gregory

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound nuts - pecans, almonds, and/or walnuts ~ 4 cups
    • 1 large egg white
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven 300 degrees.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and kosher salt in a small bowl and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and vanilla until very frothy.
    • Add the nuts to the egg white mixture and stir thoroughly to coat.
    • Stir in the sugar mixture and thoroughly coat all the nuts.
    • Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through baking.
    • Remove and let cool. Break up any clumps.
    • Let cool.
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