Sweet-And-Spicy Sesame Walnuts

• 1 pound (about 4 cups) walnut halves
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2/3 cup (4 ounces) sesame seeds
• 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large, wide saucepan, combine the walnuts, sugar and water and bring to a boil. Add the sesame seeds, cayenne and salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until the water is nearly evaporated, about 4 minutes. Lower the heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the walnuts are golden brown and sandy, about 4 minutes longer.
2. Immediately pour the walnuts onto the prepared baking sheet and spread in a single layer. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the nuts are deeply golden and covered with a sandy coating. Let the walnuts cool completely. Break any large clusters apart; transfer to a bowl to serve.

walnut halves, sugar, water, sesame seeds, cayenne pepper, kosher salt

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-spicy-sesame-walnuts (may not work)