Chile-Spiced Sugared Nuts

Ingredients

• 0.5 lb natural almonds whole
• 1.5 teaspoons chipotle chile powder 
• 2 large egg whites 
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 
• 0.5 lb pecan halves 
• 2 teaspoons salt 
• 1.5 cups sugar 
• 1 tablespoon water 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven
• slotted spoon
• colander

Directions

1. Beat egg whites and water in a bowl until blended.
2. Add nuts to egg whites, stirring to coat; drain in a colander.
3. Combine sugar and next 3 ingredients in another bowl.
4. Add nuts, in batches, to spiced sugar, shaking bowl to coat nuts.
5. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading nuts into a single layer.
6. Bake at 300 for 30 minutes or until coating is crisp, stirring after 25 minutes. Cool completely. Break big clusters apart. Store in airtight containers.