Spiced Nuts

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Spiced Nuts

 

1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. allspice

1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp. ground cloves

1 1/2 tbsp. water

1 1/2 c pecan halves; walnut halves; cashews or a combination

 

In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole, combine first 7

ingredients bowl). 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.