Egg white binds the sugar and spices to the nuts.

　　

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar

　　1/2 teaspoon each: ground cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　8 ounces unsalted mixed nuts

　　1 large egg white

　　1/2 cup dried cherries

　　

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350°:F. Combine the sugar, spices and salt in a bowl; reserve. In a separate bowl, toss the nuts with the egg white; then toss nuts well with the sugar-spice mixture.

　　

Step 2

2. Spread the nuts out on a baking sheet, separating them as much as possible. Bake for 15 minutes. Using a metal spatula, scrape up the nuts and break them apart; return to the oven for 5 minutes more to dry them thoroughly. Let cool completely at room temperature. Before serving, mix in the dried cherries.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per 1/4 cup: 180 calories

　　19g carbohydrate

　　4g protein

　　11g fat

　　no cholesterol (nutritional analysis provided by Parade).

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Parade