Spiced Nuts
- 1/2 cup vanilla sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts
- Spray a sheet tray with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
- Add vanilla sugar, water, cinnamon, and allspice to a large saucepan over medium high heat.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- The mixture will start looking dark and thick.
- Quickly stir in the walnuts to the simmering syrup.
- Cook in the syrup while stirring until it begins to bubble and thicken.
- Spread the candy in a single layer to the prepared sheet tray- breaking up large clusters with a wooden spoon.
- Let cool completely, about 5-10 minutes until the candied harden and the syrup dries.
- Break apart and enjoy.
vanilla sugar, water, cinnamon, allspice, walnuts
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/janet-johnston/spiced-nuts-recipe.html (may not work)