Purim Chocolate-Covered Nuts

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy sauce pan, boil almond slivers, sugar and water over low to medium heat until all the water is gone and the sugar crystallizes on the nuts.
2. 2
   Pour almond slivers out onto a well-greased baking sheet.
3. 3
   Separate clumps with a greased fork.
4. 4
   Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven about 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Be careful not to burn.
6. 6
   Melt chocolate over low heat with constant stirring.
7. 7
   When candied almonds have cooled, dip into melted chocolate.
8. 8
   Place on foil to set.