From my friend Erin. These nuts are so good, you can't stop eating them! They're also fantastic on top of a salad.
1 egg white
1 T water
2 c walnuts (halves & pieces)
1/2 c sugar
1 T cinnamon
1/2 t ground allspice
dash of cayenne pepper
Preheat oven to 225 F.
Line a large shallow baking sheet with foil.
In a bowl, combine egg whites and water; beat until foamy.
Add walnuts and toss to coat.
Pour the mixture into a strainer and let drain for 2 - 3 minutes.
Combine sugar and spices in a plastic or paper bag; shake to mix.
Add the walnuts; shake vigorously to coat nuts.
Spread nuts in one layer in the baking pan.
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely, stirring occasionally and breaking the nuts apart if they're stuck together. Store in a tightly capped jar.
Makes 2 cups.
The Johnson Family Cookbook