GD’s holiday nuts recipe sounded so yummy, I bookmarked it as a favourite. Here it is again, with apologies to GD:
“Okay, here’s the recipe for the nuts I’m thinking of taking to GG’s parents’ house. They’re easy and tasty!
Ingredients for spice mix:
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
Ingredients for glaze:
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon canola or corn oil
As well as 2 cups of pecan, almond or walnut halves. I usually combine walnuts and pecans.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread nuts on baking sheet and toast 6 minutes or until fragrant and their color deepens slightly.
In medium-sized bowl, stir together spice mix.
In saucepan, combine glaze ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
Stir in toasted nuts and continue to stir until all nuts are shiny and the liquid is gone (about 1-2 min).
Move glazed nuts to mixing bowl, sprinkle on spice mix and toss well to coat.
Spread coated nuts on a cookie sheet and return them to the oven for 4 minutes. Check regularly to make sure they don’t burn.
Remove and let cool.”
