Sugar And Spice Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup blanched whole almonds
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Preparation

1. Combine egg white (at room temperature) and water; beat until foamy.
2. Combine sugar, salt, cinnamon, coriander, and nutmeg; stir well. Gradually add to egg white mixture, beating until soft peaks form. Fold in almonds and pecans.
3. Spread mixture evenly in a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 225° for 1 hour or until nuts are dry; stir mixture every 20 minutes.
4. Remove nuts to waxed paper, and separate with a fork. Brush with melted butter. Let dry. Store in an airtight container.