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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Sweet and Spicy Walnuts

    By Amy · Published: Feb 2, 2017 · Updated: Jun 7, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy

    Sweet and Spicy Walnuts

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    These sweet and spicy candied walnuts are an irresistible appetizer or snack.  You can’t eat just one!

    Candied walnuts in a glass canister on a dark surface.

    These candied walnuts are like popcorn… you can’t stop eating them.  I know because I ate these like popcorn last night watching Netflix with my dog Baby asleep in my lap.  Yes, she’s a whopping 72 pounds but thinks she can fit in your lap like a chihuahua.

    Front view of an open glass canister full of candied sweet and spicy walnuts.

    White granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper make these so sweet, spicy and savory.  You WILL be going back for seconds (or thirds!).

    Overhead view of an open glass canister filled with candied walnuts.

    These candied spicy walnuts are a perfect appetizer or snack.  Making them is as simple as coating them in beaten egg whites, dipping in a sugary spice mixture and baking them on parchment paper.  Enjoy!

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    Closeup of candied walnuts in a glass canister on a dark surface.

    Sweet & Spicy Walnuts


    • Total Time: 50 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1/4 cups
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    Description

    These easy sweet and spicy candied walnuts are a totally irresistible appetizer or snack!


    Ingredients

    • 1 large egg white
    • 1 (16 ounce) package walnut halves and pieces
    • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
    • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. In a large bowl, combine the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg salt and pepper. Set aside.
    3. Using a mixer, beat the egg white on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
    4. Add the walnuts and stir gently to coat walnuts.
    5. Transfer walnuts to bowl with sugar and spices. Toss gently to evenly coat walnuts.
    6. Transfer walnuts to lined baking sheet in a single layer.
    7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown.
    8. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: sweet and spicy candied walnuts

    Originally published on April 17, 2013.  Updated with new photographs and text February 2, 2017.

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