Maple Spice Candied Nuts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
12 people
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Calories
553 kcal
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Course
Snacks
Maple Spice Candied Nuts
Description
This recipe for Maple Spice Candied Nuts begins by gently heating maple syrup and cane sugar until the sugar dissolves, creating a smooth sweet glaze. Separately, egg whites are whipped with salt and a blend of warm spices such as cinnamon, freshly ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper for a hint of heat, and ground cloves. The syrup mixture is then folded into the egg white mixture, and the raw mixed nuts are stirred in to coat them thoroughly.
The nuts are spread in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets and baked at a low temperature (300F). The nuts are stirred every 10 minutes to promote even drying and prevent burning. Baking continues until the syrup evaporates into a slightly sticky coating, which hardens as the nuts cool. The final texture is crunchy nuts with a crisp, spiced, sweet outer coating featuring the warm spice blend balanced with the natural sweetness of maple syrup.
These candied nuts can be used as treats, toppings for salads or desserts, or packaged as homemade gifts, showcasing their versatility and festive flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds mixed nuts unsalted, raw
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup raw cane sugar
- 2 large egg white
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg freshly ground
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small sauce pot over medium heat, whisk together maple syrup and cane sugar until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Add salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne and cloves and whisk until well combined.
- Add maple syrup mixture to the egg white and whisk until combined. Add the nuts and stir the mixture until the nuts are well coated.
- Divide the nuts between the two baking pans and spread them into a single layer. Pour any leftover maple syrup over the top of the nuts.
- Bake, tossing the nuts every 10 minutes or so, until the maple syrup has evaporated and the nuts are only slightly sticky. Do not let them burn.
- Remove from oven and stir well. Allow to cool, and stir again, breaking up the clusters, if desired. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Watch carefully during baking to avoid burning; stirring every 10 minutes helps even cooking.
- These spiced candied nuts make excellent gifts when packaged in airtight containers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 553 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 553kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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