Cooking in Real Time: Praline Pecans, Spiced Almonds
Check out some recipes for these holiday treats that also make easy gifts.
These crunchy, slightly sweet nuts are wonderful munchies to offer your Christmas guests. Both kinds of nuts keep well in the freezer for several months, or you can serve them right away. They won’t be around for long! Spiced Almonds 1/3 cup white sugar 2 tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. ground allspice ½ tsp. seasoned salt ¼ tsp. nutmeg 1 large egg white 3 cups whole shelled almonds Preheat your oven to 250º. Mix sugar, spices, and salt in a small bowl. In a large bowl with high sides, beat egg white with an electric mixer until the egg white is foamy. Add all the nuts to the bowl and toss gently to coat with the egg white. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the nuts and toss to coat nuts evenly. Lightly coat a large cookie sheet with cooking …
