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closeup view of baked homemade candied whole cashews

Candied Cashews

Cindy
Candied Cashews, coated with a maple cinnamon crunchy coating are so easy to make, and totally delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Snack Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 242 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 ½ cups whole cashews
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat. If using parchment, spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whip the egg white using a hand mixer on medium speed until it forms soft peaks– about 3 minutes.
    a white bowl with whipped egg whites
  • Add the cashews and vanilla to the bowl and stir until they are completely coated in the egg white.
    a mixing bowl filled with whole cashews coated in whipped egg white
  • Next add the granulated sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg to the bowl. Stir until the cashews are evenly coated.
    a mixing bowl of cashews coated with sugar and egg whites.
  • Spread the cashews in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
    candied cashews on a sheet pan, before baking.
  • Then stir the nuts and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Stir again and bake for a final 10 minutes, or until the nuts are golden brown. In total, bake the cashews for 40 minutes, stirring twice.
    a baking tray lined with parchment, filled with cooked candied cashews.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the candied cashews to cool completely. Once cooled, break the cashews apart and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
    a ceramic crock filled with cinnamon candied cashews.

Notes

  • Try this method with other nuts! Candied walnuts, candied pecans, candied peanuts, or candied almonds are all possible with this basic recipe.
  • Don't skip the salt. Without salt, these nuts would be quite sweet. The salt helps to balance everything out, and make this crunchy snack irresistible.
  • Store them for later. Once made and cooled, candied cashews will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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