Ingredients

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• zest of one lemon
• 2 egg whites beaten until stiff
• 5 cups of nuts (pecans, walnuts, etc.)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, add the sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and lemon. Slowly add the egg whites while mixing.
2. Add 2 1/2 tablespoons liquid (water, apple juice or Grand Marnier).
3. Stir in 5 cups of nuts, one cup at a time and coat well.
4. Place on 2 cookie sheets covered with parchment paper.
5. Bake at 275 F for about 1 1/2 hours until the foam subsides and dries clinging to the nuts. Toss while baking.
6. Store in a closed container.