Sugared Walnuts

Description:

A Perfect Finishing Touch for a Plate of Homemade Candies

Cooking Time:

Refer to Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup C&H® or Domino® Golden Brown Sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 cups walnut halves

Instructions:

In large saucepan, heat sugar, water, salt and spices, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Raise heat and boil, without stirring, until mixture reaches 236°F on candy thermometer (soft ball stage). Using clean pastry brush dipped in cold water or wet paper towel wrapped through tines of fork, wash down sugar crystals from side of pan. Swirl pan frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts. Continue to stir 3 to 6 minutes until creamy. Turn out on waxed paper; separate walnuts using 2 forks. Cool.

Serving Size:

Makes 2 cups