Spiced Nuts

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 275°.
2. 2
   Toast the nuts by placing on a cookie sheet in oven for 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Combine sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 320°.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and add vanilla and nuts. Stir until the mixture is cloudy.
5. 5
   Pour into a buttered platter using 2 forks to separate nut clusters.
6. 6
   Makes 1 pound.