Sweet & Savory Java Spiced Nuts

Ingredients

• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1 egg white
• 1 cup roasted and salted almonds
• 1/2 cup pecan halves
• 1/2 cup roasted and salted cashew nuts
• 1 cup walnut halves
• 1/3 cup granulated cane sugar*

         (You can also use granulated brown sugar or raw sugar for a variation in taste and texture) 

• 2 tablespoons JAVA RUB Fruit, Dessert & More*

        (Our Fruit, Dessert & More JAVA RUB creates a traditional spiced nut.  If you are adventurous with your flavor profiles, try JAVA RUB Pork, Poultry & More or JAVA RUB Mocha Java Mole for a more savory spiced nut)

Directions

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet, liberally, with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.

 In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Add the nuts and stir until coated. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and JAVA RUB. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the nuts and toss until coated. Arrange the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes and toss every 15 minutes until golden and fragrant. Cool for 1 hour.

 Using a metal spatula, remove the nuts from the baking sheet. Break the nuts into bite- sized pieces and place in serving bowls. These nuts are great to have on hand for a quick snack. They will keep for several weeks when stored in an airtight container.