Maple, Bourbon and Bacon Spiced Walnuts
Spicy, salty, and sweet, these nuts are great for snacking or entertaining.
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 212kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups walnuts One 10-oz package
- 1 large egg white beaten
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 slices bacon cubed and cooked until brown
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350.
- Mix all spices together in a small bowl.
- Beat the egg white with a whisk until it is frothy; add the maple syrup and bourbon and continue whisking for another minute.
- Add the walnuts to the bowl and coat well. Add the spices to the walnut mixture and mix until well blended.
- Pour walnuts on a layer of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring the walnuts every 5 minutes. After 15 minutes; add the crisp bacon and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Test a walnut to make sure it's fully roasted and crunchy; if not, continue to bake for another 2-3 minutes.
- As soon as they’re done, remove from oven and spoon them onto a new sheet of parchment or waxed paper. Allow the mixture to cool. If some pieces stick together break them apart once they’re cooled!
- Best served the day they are made but then...I don't know how you would have any left. :)
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg