Name: Candied spiced nut clusters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup caster sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder; 2 egg whites, at room temperature; 250 gram unsalted mixed nuts; 400 gram dark cooking chocolate, melted

Ingredients

3/4 cup caster sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

2 egg whites, at room temperature

250 gram unsalted mixed nuts

400 gram dark cooking chocolate, melted

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.

2.Combine sugar, cinnamon and chilli in a bowl. Lightly whisk egg whites until foaming. Add to sugar mixture. Add nuts; stir to coat.

3.Spread nuts over prepared tray in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, or until golden. Cool on tray for 30 minutes. Break up nuts.

4.Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Combine nuts and chocolate in a large bowl. Spoon heaped tablespoons of mixture onto prepared trays. Chill for 1 hour or until set. Serve