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Sugar & Spiced Nuts

These Sugar and Spiced Nuts are so easy and yummy and make the perfect gift for neighbors, friends, family, etc.
Prep Time30 mins
Cool Time15 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sugar & Spiced Nuts
Servings: 6
Calories: 2531kcal
Author: Mique Provost

Ingredients

  • ¾ c corn syrup
  • 4 ½ c sugar
  • 1 c water
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 ½ lbs pecans or almonds

Instructions

  • Line a cookie sheet with tin foil.
  • Over medium heat in a heavy saucepan, combine first 3 ingredients.
  • Stir only until sugar is moist - don’t over mix.
  • Let cook over medium heat until it reaches 242 degrees F using a candy thermometer.
  • Immediately remove from heat and add cinnamon.
  • Stir until mixture settles or stops boiling.
  • Stir pecans or almonds into mixture all at once.
  • Stir until all pecans or almonds are coated completely.
  • Pour out onto cookie sheet and allow to cool.
  • Break into pieces and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 2531kcal | Carbohydrates: 220g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 190g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 1084mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 192g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 6.8mg