3 c. unsalted mixed nuts (about 1 lb.)
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. butter

Spread nuts in shallow pan; heat in moderate oven (350 degrees) 10 minutes. While nuts heat, combine sugars, salt, spices, corn syrup, and water in medium- size saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly over low heat until sugars dissolve; then cook, without stirring, to 300 degrees. Pour over nuts. Makes 2 pounds.