Brown Sugar Rosemary Walnuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) brown sugar or natural cane sugar
• 2 teaspoon(s) sea salt fine grain
• 1 teaspoon(s) rosemary leaves chopped
• 1/4 cup(s) sesame seeds
• 2 Large egg whites
• 1 pound(s) walnut halves shelled
• 1/3 cup(s) dried figs chopped; stems trimmed

Preparation

1. Preheat oven with racks in the center to 300F. Then line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, rosemary, and sesame seeds.
2. Now, in a large bowl whisk the egg whites a bit (just to loosen them up). Add the walnuts, and figs to the whites and toss until they are evenly coated (it will take a minute or so). Sprinkle the sugar-spice mixture over the nuts and toss (really well) again.
3. Split the nuts between the two prepared backing sheets in a single layer, separating them the best you can.
4. Bake for ~25 minutes or until the walnuts are toasted golden and the coating is no longer wet. Cool for a few minutes, then slide the parchment/nuts off the hot baking sheets onto a cool surface to cool completely. These will keep for a week or so in a an airtight container or baggie.