Spiced Nuts

Description

SPICED NUTS

Ingredients

• 1/2 c Dark brn. sugar -- firmly pkd.
• 1/2 ts -Salt
• 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
• 1/4 ts Ground allspice
• 1/8 ts Ground nutmeg
• 1/8 ts Ground cloves
• 1 1/2 tb -Water
• 1 1/2 c Pecan halves -- walnut halves;
• Cashews or a combination

Directions

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