Ingredients

3

cups pecan or walnut halves

1

cup sugar

1/3

cup water

3

teaspoons cinnamon

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon cloves

1 1/2

teaspoons vanilla

Preparation

Heat oven to 275°F. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Spread pecans on sprayed cookie sheet. Bake at 275°F. for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine all remaining ingredients except vanilla; mix well. Bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove saucepan from heat. Add vanilla and pecans; mix well. Spoon pecans onto foil or parchment paper. Separate with fork. Cool 30 minutes. Store in tightly covered container in cool, dry place.