Cinnamon Nut Mix

A nice homemade gift idea.

Ingredients:
2 cups whole almonds
2 cups pecan halves
6 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. ground cloves
2 egg whites

Directions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large saucepan, cover almonds and pecans with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 1 minute. Drain well.

In a large bowl, combine the next 6 items. In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Add nuts and stir until nuts are well coated.

Pour nuts into sugar mixture stirring until well coated. Spread evenly on a greased baking sheet. Stir occasionally, baking 25 to 30 minutes.

Cool on baking sheet. Store in airtight container.

Makes about 4 cups

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Recipe submitted by: Brenda Hyde - OldFashionedHolidays.com http://OldFashionedHolidays.com