1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 lb. roasted shelled Virginia type peanuts, skins on

Boil sugar, water and spices until syrup threads from spoon. Drop one pound of peanuts into syrup. Stir until nuts are dry looking. Pour out on waxed paper and let stand until cold and dry.