Ingredients for Spiced Pecans Or Walnuts
- White Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
- Ground Cloves
- 1/4 cup water
- Pecan Halves
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How to Make Spiced Pecans Or Walnuts
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and water. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Continue cooking the syrup, **without stirring**, until it reaches 238°F (114°C) on a candy thermometer. Alternatively, test for a soft-ball stage by dropping a small amount of syrup into a glass of ice water; it should form a soft ball that flattens slightly when removed.
- Carefully remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the pecans or walnuts, stirring gently but thoroughly until the nuts are evenly coated and the mixture becomes creamy and glossy.
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Immediately pour the nut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and use a fork to separate the nuts, ensuring they are not clumped together.
- **Caution:** The nuts will be extremely hot! Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before storing.
- Once cool and dry, store your spiced pecans or walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for several weeks, if they last that long!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
34g
Fat
2g
Carbs
3g
