Fire and Spice Nuts

Makes about 6 cups 

2 tsp Spicely Chinese Five-Spice
2 tsp Spicely Ground Cinnamon
2 tsp Spicely Ground Ginger
2 tsp Spicely Ground Cumin
2 tsp salt
1 tsp Spicely Chipotle Chili Powder 
1/2 tsp  Spicely Garlic Granulates
2 large egg whites
2 cups pecan halves
2 cups walnut halves and pieces
2 cups raw cashews
1/4 cup sugar (optional)

1/2 cup matchstick-size strips crystallized ginger

Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in center of oven; preheat to 225°F. Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with parchment paper. Stir first 7 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Whisk egg whites in large bowl until foamy. Whisk in spice mixture. Add pecan halves, walnut halves and pieces, and raw cashews; toss to coat completely. Sprinkle sugar over and toss to coat.