SUGAR 'N' SPICE NUTS

Sugar 'n' Spice Nuts

3 egg whites
2 tablespoons water
3 cups walnut halves
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup whole unblanched almonds
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and water until frothy. Add nuts; stir gently to coat.

Combine remaining ingredients. Add to nut mixture and stir gently to coat. Spread into two greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 300 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool.

Store in an airtight container.

Yields 8 cups.