Crisp Spiced Nuts



Title of Recipe:  Crisp Spiced Nuts


Quantities             Ingredients
2
Large egg whites
1 1/2 tsp.
Salt
3/4 c.
Sugar
2 tsp.
Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp
Sweet paprika
1 1/2 tsp.
Cayenne 
1 1/2 c.
Whole, blanched almonds
1 1/2 c.
Hazelnuts or walnuts
1 1/2 c.
Pecans
6 Tbsp.
Unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Preparation Procedures:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Beat whites and salt with an electric mixer until very foamy and gradually beat in sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne. Stir in nuts and butter, combining well, and spread in large shallow baking pan.

3. Bake nuts in middle of oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until crisp and golden, about 30-40 minutes. Spread nuts on a sheet of foil and cool. Break up nut clusters.  Nuts may be made 1 week ahead of serving and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Yield:  4 ½ cups