Crisp Spiced Nuts

Description
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group
 * Makes about 4½ cups.

Ingredients

 * 2 large egg whites
 * 1½ teaspoons salt
 * ¾ cup sugar
 * 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
 * 2 tablespoons paprika (preferably Hungarian sweet )
 * 1½ teaspoons cayenne
 * 1½ cups whole blanched almonds (about ½ pound)
 * 1½ cups hazelnuts (about ½ pound)
 * 1½ cups pecans (about ½ pound)
 * ¾ Stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 325°F.
 * 2) In a bowl with an electric mixer beat whites with salt until very foamy and gradually beat in sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne.
 * 3) Stir in nuts and butter, combining well, and spread in a large shallow baking pan.
 * 4) Bake Nuts in middle of oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until crisp and golden, about 30 to 40 minutes.
 * 5) Spread nuts on a sheet of foil and cool.
 * 6) Break up nut clusters.
 * 7) Nuts may be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.