Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts

Name: Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 50 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 6 cups.
Ingredients: 1 large egg white; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup unblanched almonds; 1 cup pecan halves; 1 cup shelled walnuts; 1 cup unsalted cashews; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons water

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1 hour 50 min. + cooling YIELD: 6 cups.

What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they’ll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful, and the nuts are delicious. —Stephanie Loaiza, Layton, Utah

Ingredients

1 large egg white
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup unblanched almonds
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup shelled walnuts
1 cup unsalted cashews
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla until blended; stir in nuts. In a small bowl, mix sugars, spices and salt. Add to nut mixture and toss to coat.
2. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high 1-1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Gradually stir in water. Cook, covered, on low 20 minutes.
3. Spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Store in airtight containers up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

1/3 cup: 261 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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