Chinese New Year Sugared Walnuts

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 cups walnut halves
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom

1. In shallow Dutch oven, dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup (125 mL) water over medium-high heat.
2. Add walnuts, ginger, cinnamon and cardamom; bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring often, until liquid is crystallized and nuts are coated, about 8 minutes.
4. Spread walnuts on rimmed baking sheet; bake in 350F (180C) oven for 5 minutes.
5. With wooden spoon, break up nuts; bake, stirring once, until completely dry, about 15 minutes.
6. Let cool.
7. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.)
8. 3 cups.
9. Canadian Living Magazine

sugar, walnut halves, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cardamom

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/21309 (may not work)