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.