Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Walnuts

Sweet and Spicy Walnuts

1 egg white
1 tbsp water
4 cups California Walnut halves, about 1 lb
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp coarse salt
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder

In large bowl, whisk together egg white and water until foamy; add walnuts and mix until all nuts are coated; drain excess liquid. In small bowl, combine sugar, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Stir in dry ingredients until walnuts are evenly coated. Spread on non-stick baking sheet.

Bake in 325F (160C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring twice, until nuts are lightly browned. Allow to cool on baking sheet. (Nuts will become dry and crispy as they cool.) Store in air-tight container.

Makes about 4 cups
Source: California Walnut Commission