Spiced Nuts

Description
This is a family favorite and so easy to make. I always use pecans. For years I have filled some type of small container and given for gifts.

Ingredients

 * ½ cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ½ tsp ground cinnamon
 * ¼ tsp ground allspice
 * 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
 * 1/8 tsp ground cloves
 * 1½ tbsp water
 * 1½ cup pecan halves, walnut halves, cashews or a combination

Directions

 * 1) In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole, combine first 7 ingredients
 * 2) Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1½ minutes; stir occasionally.
 * 3) Add ½ cup nuts at a time to syrup mixture. Stir until well coated.
 * 4) With a slotted spoon lift out nuts; drain extra syrup.
 * 5) Place nuts in a shallow, 1½-quart, heat-resistant, non-metalic baking dish.
 * 6) Repeat with remaining nuts.
 * 7) Heat coated nuts, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or until syrup begins to harden slightly.
 * 8) Transfer nuts to wax paper and allow to cool and harden.