Crisp Spiced Nuts
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons paprika (preferably Hungarian sweet*)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
- 1 1/2 cups whole blanched almonds (about 1/2 pound)
- 1 1/2 cups hazelnuts (about 1/2 pound)
- 1 1/2 cups pecans (about 1/2 pound)
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets
- Preheat oven to 325F.
- In a bowl with an electric mixer beat whites with salt until very foamy and gradually beat in sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne.
- Stir in nuts and butter, combining well, and spread in a large shallow baking pan.
- Bake nuts in middle of oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until crisp and golden, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Spread nuts on a sheet of foil and cool.
- Break up nut clusters.
- Nuts may be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
egg whites, salt, sugar, worcestershire sauce, paprika, cayenne, whole blanched almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, unsalted butter
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/crisp-spiced-nuts-10817 (may not work)