Spiced Mixed Nuts

Ingredients:

- 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

- 4 to 5 cups mixed nuts (almonds, pecan halves, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, etc.)

- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 to 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt

- 2 tablespoons water

Directions:  

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg white and vanilla until blended. Stir in the nuts.

In a small bowl, mix the sugars, spices, and salt. Add to nut mixture; toss to coat.

Transfer to a greased 3-quart slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high for 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in water. Cook, covered, on low for another 20 minutes.

Spread onto waxed paper. Cool completely.