Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Sweet and Spicy Cashews



Let me start off by saying:   I hate cashews.
Because of this my dad wonders whether or not I'm his kid, but I just tell him that it makes us a great team because he hates the peanuts in the mixed jars and I like them and I hate the cashews and he likes them!

These cashews are amazing.

My mom emailed me the recipe saying that they're awesome and I had to try them even though I despise the nut...  So I did.  Now I can't stop eating them.  Thanks, Mom.

1 egg white
1 Tbsp water
19-1/2 oz cashews (I used about a pound and a half, maybe a bit more)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 Tbsp red chili powder
2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
a dash (maybe 1/2 tsp or more) of ground cinnamon (optional, but I did it and it's gooooood)

Whisk together the egg white and water in a large bowl.  Add cashews and toss to coat.  Transfer to a colander and drain for about 2 minutes.

In a separate bowl combine sugar and spices.  Add the cashews and toss to coat.

Arrange in a single layer on a baking pan and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes at 250˚F, stirring once half way through.  Store in air tight container.

YUMMMMM!



2 comments:

Shannon said...

These look so good! I might have to try them. Are they more sweet or savory?

beth said...

they are more savory... spicy.. tasty! :D not very sweet