Cinnamon-Roasted Pecans and Almonds

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Description

This is by far my favorite fall and winter treat to have available, and makes an incredible food gift to anyone without an allergy–for the holidays or any occasion! Store cooled nuts in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks.

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves
  • 1 ½ cups whole almonds
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Beat egg whites with salt in a bowl until frothy; add sugar gradually
  3. beating to stiff peaks. Gently fold in pecans
  4. almonds
  5. and cinnamon. Pour mixture onto a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan
  6. drizzle melted butter over top
  7. and toss to coat.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven
  9. tossing every 10 minutes
  10. until nuts are crisp
  11. about 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 16

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