John'S Spiced Nuts

Directions

1. 1
   Grease a 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
2. 2
   In a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, cook sugar, water, syrup, salt, allspice and cinnamon until mixture boils.
3. 3
   Stir occasionally.
4. 4
   Cook to firm, soft ball stage (235°) on a candy thermometer.
5. 5
   Take off heat.
6. 6
   Add nuts and vanilla.
7. 7
   Stir until mixture begins to thicken and gets lighter in color.
8. 8
   Pour into prepared jelly roll pan.
9. 9
   Working quickly with 2 forks, separate nut halves, each one from the other.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Store in airtight container.
12. 12
    Makes about 1 pound.