Spiced Nuts(Microwave Style) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 Tbsp. water
1 1/2 c. walnuts, pecans, cashew halves or a combination of these nuts

Preparation

In a deep 2-quart pan, combine first seven ingredients.
Heat, uncovered, on Full power 1 1/2 minutes; stir occasionally.
Add 1/2 cup nuts at a time to syrup mixture.
Stir until well coated.
With a slotted spoon lift out nuts; reserving the draining syrup.
Place coated nuts in a shallow 1 1/2-quart heat-resistant non-metallic baking dish.
Repeat procedure with remaining nuts.
Heat all the coated nuts, uncovered on Full power 5 minutes or until syrup begins to harden slightly.
Transfer nuts to greased wax paper to allow to cool and harden.