1 lb. walnut or pecan halves
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. water
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Heat oven to 275 degrees. Grease cookie sheet. Spread nuts on prepared cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes. In medium sauce pan combine sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Bring to boil, continue cooking for 2 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and add nuts. Using slotted spoon remove nuts to foil or waxed paper. Separate with fork; let dry. Store in airtight container in cool place. Yields 4 cups.