Sweet with Heat Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts

nuts (pecans work very well to absorb the coating; I used 1 cup each of pecans, walnuts, and almonds. All were raw and unsalted)

egg white, whisked to frothy

water

granulated sugar

brown sugar, packed (light or dark is fine)

+ teaspoons cinnamon (I used 1 tablespoon)

Kosher salt, or to taste

cayenne pepper, or to taste (reduce to 1/4 teaspoon for milder heat)