1 c. blanched whole almonds
1 c. pecan halves
1 c. unsalted cashews
1 c. macadamia nuts
1/2 c. + 2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. butter
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. pepper

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place nuts in even layer on baking sheet. Roast 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and place in large bowl.

In saucepan combine 1/2 cup sugar, honey and butter. Bring to boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling do not stir. Boil 5 minutes.

While syrup is cooking, combine remaining sugar and spices. Pour hot syrup over nuts. Stir well. Sprinkle with spice mixture and stir well. Transfer to baking sheet and separate with fork. Cool completely. Store in air tight container. Yield: 6 cups.