Spiced Nuts

My great aunt Helen used to make these every Christmas. I didn't care for them as a kid, but now I think they're TASTY!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon clove
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1  cup walnuts

Directions

1. Stir together all ingredients except the nuts.
2. Boil in a saucepan until the temperature reaches 235 degrees or soft boil stage when dropped into water.
3. Stir in 1 cup of nuts.
4. Remove from heat, stirring until all nuts are covered in sugar.
5. Pour onto a buttered pan.
6. When cool, break apart into individual nuts or small pieces.