Don’t buy those expensive little packets of candied nuts – make your own.  Stored in a sealed container.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c pecans
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2-3 pinches salt
• 2-3 pinches ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Put the pecans to a skillet which has been heated over medium heat, and heat the pecans, shaking the pan from time to time, until the pecans become fragrant.
2. Combine the sugar, water, salt and cinnamon, in a small glass, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Pour over the pecans in the skillet and cook stirring until the water has evaporated and the pecans are covered in a glaze.
4. Empty the pecans onto parchment paper, trying to keep them in a single layer. cool.

Serves:  Makes ½ cup

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