Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 cups raw unsalted walnuts
  • 2 cups raw unsalted pistachios
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Method

  • Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves and nutmeg in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and brush a rimmed baking sheet lightly with vegetable oil.
  • Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until frothy.
  • Add the walnuts and pistachios.
  • Sprinkle with the prepared spice blend and toss to coat.
  • Spread the nut mixture evenly on the baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes; let cool on the baking sheet.
  • Add the cranberries to the nut mixture; toss to combine.
  • Photograph by Charles Masters