Spiced Pecans

Wonderful sugared pecans - always a hit as a gift or just to enjoy at home.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  cups pecan halves

Directions

1. Heat first four ingredients in a heavy pan to 242 degrees on a candy thermometer.
2. Place pecans in a large bowl and pour mixture over them; toss to coat.
3. Spread out on a cookie sheet, cool and separate.
4. If they are too sticky you can put them in a 150 degree oven for a few minutes to crisp them a little.