Spiced Pecans

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375.
2. 2
   Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 4 to 5 minutes, until fragrant.
3. 3
   Pour into a greased pie plate.
4. 4
   In a small saucepan, mix the remaining ingredients with 1 tablespoons plus 1 tsp.of water.
5. 5
   Cook undisturbed over moderate heat until the syrup reaches the soft-ball stage, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Immediately remove the pan from the heat and briskly stir the syrup into the pecans.
7. 7
   Keep stirring until the syrup starts to crystallizes and the nuts are thoroughly coated.
8. 8
   Separate any nuts that are clumped together.
9. 9
   Set those aside.
10. 10
    (cook's treat!
11. 11
    ).