Spiced Pistachios

Name: Spiced Pistachios
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 5 whole large egg whites; ½ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 dashes Angostura bitters; 1 pound unsalted, shelled raw natural pistachios; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Crunchy pistachios coated in a flavorful blend of thyme, allspice, ginger, and cayenne, with a hint of bitters. These sweet and spicy nuts make the perfect snack or party appetizer.

8 servings

35 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•5 whole large egg whites
•½ cup sugar
•1 teaspoon thyme leaves
•½ teaspoon ground allspice
•½ teaspoon ground ginger
•¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
•4 dashes Angostura bitters
•1 pound unsalted, shelled raw natural pistachios
•1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk 5 large egg whites, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 4 dashes of Angostura bitters in a medium bowl to blend. Fold in 1 pound unsalted, shelled raw natural pistachios. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet brushed with vegetable oil. Bake, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and beginning to crisp, 30-35 minutes. Let cool on sheet on a wire rack (nuts will crisp as they cool).
35 min