Microwave Spiced Nuts

This is a great candied nut recipe I stole from my mom. She likes walnuts, I like pecans. It's dead easy and my wife says she needs to leave the house when I make them, so she won't eat them all! Try experimenting with the spices, maybe clove or allspice!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 12 mins
• Calories: 245 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 3 cups pecan halves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a 4 quart glass casserole dish in the microwave. Stir in the brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and water. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in the nuts so they are well coated. Microwave for 4 to 5 additional minutes on high, stirring every minute. Spread cooked nuts out onto parchment or waxed paper to cool.