Warm, sweet and spicy. Just as a nut mix should be. This favorite will keep you wanting more.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Harissa Spice Mix (recipe in blog)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsley ground pepper
• 2 egg whites, room temperature preferred
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 cup raw walnuts
• 1cup raw whole almonds
• 2 cups raw pecan halves

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a rimmed half-sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, harissa, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
4. Add the nuts to the bowl with the egg whites and gently fold until the nuts are evenly moistened and gently fold until the nuts are evenly coated.
5. Sprinkle the sugar spice mixture on top and toss to coat evenly.
6. Spread nuts evenly on prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake, stirring and separating the nuts every 15 minutes, until golden brown, 45 to 60 minutes.
8. Let cool on a wire rack, separating the nuts with two forks while they are still hot. Let cool completely.

The nuts keep for about a week at room temperature in an airtight container.

This recipe was inspired by a recipe in Carla Hall’s “Soul Food Every Day and Celebration” cookbook.