Saturday, 24 November 2012

Edible Christmas gift- Cinnamon sugar-crusted macadamias

I discovered this recipe just before Christmas last year & have just made my first batch of Cinnamon sugar-crusted macadamias for this year. Irresistible when warm, but equally as delicious when cool!
Here is the recipe: Ingredients
                              2 egg whites, pinch sea salt
                              one third Cup caster sugar
                              1 Cup demerara sugar
                              1 Tb ground cinnamon
                              4 Cups (580g) macadamia nuts
Method
1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Separate egg whites.
2. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt in a medium size bowl until mixture has soft peaks.
3. Add caster sugar slowly, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating constantly until white peaks are stiff.
4. Gently stir in demerara sugar and cinnamon into egg whites. Add macadamia nuts and mix to coat well.
5. Spread mixture evenly over base of prepared tray. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring with a metal spoon to break up the mixture every 10 mins, or until cinnamon crust feels dry.
6. Cool completely on tray. Break up & store in an airtight container.
Variation: replace the macadamia nuts with pecans, cashews, peanuts or whole almonds.

Place in small gift bags & tie firmly, OR place in a sealed jar for a fabulous edible Christmas gift for friends &/or family.
                              

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