Candied Spiced Nuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch of grated nutmeg

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a medium size heavy skillet. Heat over medium-high heat to boiling.
Cook, stirring constantly, until all of the liquid is evaporated and nuts are coated and sugary (approximately 5 minutes).
Transfer to a non-stick baking sheet; break nuts apart while still warm. Let cool.