Make big-batch snacks (to give away as gifts)

These nuts are so moreish you’ll have to make extra batches. They’re great to snack on with drinks, to add to a cheeseboard, or to give away as a special home-made gift.

BROWN SUGAR, ORANGE AND SMOKED SALT PECANS

Serves 6

EASY

GREAT VALUE Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking: 15 minutes

free-range egg white 1 pecans 300 g orange zest 2t white sugar 2T brown sugar 1T smoked sea salt flakes 1T

1 Preheat the oven to 160°C and line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper. 2 Whisk the egg white until foamy, then toss the pecans, orange zest, sugar and salt into the egg white, coating well.

3 Spread the pecans on the tray and bake for 45 minutes or until dry and golden. Cook’s note: These pecans can be kept in an airtight container for up to a week. CARB-CONSCIOUS, FAT-CONSCIOUS, DAIRY-FREE, WHEAT- AND GLUTEN-FREE WINE: Woolworths Spier Natural Sweet White 2018