Sweetly Spiced Candied Nuts: An Easy Holiday Treat
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Sweetly Spiced Candied Nuts are a perfect combination of savory and sweet. They make fabulous holiday gifts and are always a crowd pleaser. Easy to make with less than 5 minutes of prep and a few minutes in the oven.
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Whip up a quick batch of this delicious and easy appetizer for any holiday gathering. They will keep up to for days in an airtight container, longer in the refrigerator or freezer.
Which means, they’re perfect to make ahead! While these candied nuts are baked, you can also make a similar recipe for Slow Cooker Maple Spiced Nuts which also makes a wonderful gift as well.
Serve these nuts on a charcuterie board or holiday cheese board, or in bowls as an appetizer or party food. They’re also incredible when sprinkled on your favorite green salad.
Ingredients for Candied Nuts Recipe
The exact ingredient measurements are found in the recipe card below, but here is a summary of what you’ll need.
- Unsalted and raw mixed nuts (or your favorite individual nut like almonds and pecans)
- Granulated sugar for sweetness
- Seasoning: Kosher salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice
- Egg white, lightly beaten, to bind the ingredients together
How to Make this Candied Nuts Recipe
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and preheat the oven to 325°F.
Step 1: Whisk Spices
Whisk together sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice in a large bowl.
Step 2: Coat the Nuts
Whisk the egg white in a small bowl until foamy, 1 to 2 minutes, then add the nuts and toss to coat. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the top and toss to coat.
Step 3: Bake the Nuts
Arrange nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.
Candied Nuts Questions
These spiced nuts can last at room temperature for one week when stored in an airtight container or in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. For longer storage, you can freezer in an airtight freezer container for up to 2 months.
Glazed nuts are typically made with brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Spiced candied nuts, like this recipe, are made using granulated sugar and egg whites.
According to the USDA, the serving size for nuts is 1 ounce, which roughly equates to about 1/4 cup per person.
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Sweetly Spiced Candied Nuts
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups raw unsalted mixed nuts or your favorite nut like cashews and almonds
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice
- 1 egg white lightly beaten
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Whisk together sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice in a large bowl.
- Whisk egg white in a bowl until foamy, then add nuts and toss to coat. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the top and toss again to coat.
- Arrange nuts in a single layer in the prepared pan. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once. Cool completely on the baking sheet on a wire rack.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.