Sugar-Sherry Almonds
- 1 egg white
- 2 Tablespoons sherry
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup whole natural almonds
- Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Butter a baking sheet and set aside.
- Beat egg white in a small bowl until foamy; stir in sherry and orange peel. Mix sugars, salt, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
- Stir nuts, about 1 Tablespoon at a time, into egg white mixture. Remove with a slotted spoon, draining well, and toss in sugar mixture.
- Place nuts close together on prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all nuts are coated.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove nuts from baking sheet, breaking apart if necessary. Cool on waxed paper. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe by The Culinary Cellar at https://theculinarycellar.com/new-years-eve-nibble/
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