Spiced Candied Maple Walnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread nuts in a single layer over an ungreased baking sheet.
2. 2
   Roast for about 9 minutes, or until the nuts start to turn brown and you can smell the roasting nuts.
3. 3
   Watch carefully, nuts seem to burn fast once they brown.
4. 4
   Stir together sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and milk in a medium saucepan.
5. 5
   Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 236 degrees F. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and maple extract/flavoring immediately.
6. 6
   Add walnuts to the sugar syrup and stir quickly to coat well.
7. 7
   Dump nuts onto a cookie sheet covered with waxed paper and immediately separate nuts with a fork.
8. 8
   Cool and store in airtight containers.
9. 9
   Eat alone for a delicious snack, or top desserts and salads with a handful.
10. 10
    If you dont like maple, remove it and have the plain spiced walnuts.
11. 11
    They are still delicious!