Everything Nice Nuts Recipe

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I wasn't satisfied with any spiced nut recipes I tried, so I created my own crunchy concoction. They're great to take to a party or to give as a tasty holiday gift.

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Everything Nice Nuts Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + cooling

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups mixed nuts

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds. Stir; cook 30-60 seconds longer or until syrupy. Add nuts; stir to coat.
Spread into a microwave-safe 9-in. pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes or until syrup is bubbly. Immediately spread onto a greased baking sheet. Cool; break into pieces. Yield: 2 cups.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (0.330 cup) equals 341 calories, 24 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 313 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Everything Nice Nuts in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2002, p21