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walnuts, pistachios, cashews, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pumpkin in a decorative bowl

Candied Spiced Nuts (Refined Sugar Free)

These Candied Spiced Nuts are sweet, salty, crunchy, and completely refined sugar free! Made with mixed nuts, maple syrup, warm spices, egg whites and herbs, they’re perfect for snacking, gifting, and adding to holiday spreads. Slow-roasted, beautifully caramelized, and endlessly customizable. This is a December staple recipe you'll come back to year after year.
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Servings: 4 cups
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cool Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • ½ cup cashews
  • ½ cup hazelnuts
  • ½ cup pistachios
  • ½ cup macadamia nuts
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 egg white
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp Aleppo chilli powder
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or finely chopped rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 convection.
  • Lightly spray parchment paper and place it on a baking tray.
  • Add nuts and seeds to a bowl and stir to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, add 1 egg white and whisk vigorously to combine.
  • Scrape into the bowl with the nuts and add maple syrup and spices. Stir well to coat.
  • Spread evenly onto a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Gently move nuts around and continue to bake for another 15-20 minutes until nuts are golden brown.
  • Allow the nuts to cool completely before lifting off the pan.
  • Transfer to jars and store at room temperature.

Notes

  • Make sure you spray your parchment paper with non-stick spray.
  • Allow the nuts to cool completely before transferring them to jars.
  • You could switch up the spices any way you like!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Candied Spiced Nuts (Refined Sugar Free)
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
743
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
59
g
91
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
20
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
28
g
Sodium
 
610
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
743
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
47
g
16
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
29
g
32
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
249
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
145
mg
14
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.