Not all nutcrackers are actually capable of cracking nuts, but, if you have some that are, check out these recipes from chef Tree Dilworth.
Sugared Walnuts
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 pound walnuts
Preheat oven to 300 degrees farenheit. Beat egg white with a fork and mix in the water in a large bowl. Toss the nuts into the egg white and water mixture until the nuts are all wet. Meanwhile, combine sugar, salt and cinnamon in a large plastic bag. Put the wet nuts into the bag with the sugar, and shake.
Spread out on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
Sugared Pecans
The sugared pecan recipe is similar to the sugared walnuts, except that the salt has been reduced to 1/4 teaspoon, the cinnamon and nutmeg have been omitted, and there is a half teaspoon of vanilla instead.
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 pound pecans
Preheat oven to 300 degrees farenheit. Beat egg white with a fork and mix in the water, in a large bowl. Toss the pecans into the egg white and water mixture until they are wet. Meanwhile, combine sugar, salt, and vanilla in a large plastic bag. Put the nuts into the bag with the vanilla and sugar, and shake.
Spread out on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
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