Spiced Walnuts
1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Combine all ingredients in heavy medium skillet; heat over medium-high heat to boiling. cook, stirring constantly, until all the liquid is evaporated and nuts are coated and sugary, about 5 minutes. Transfer to nonstick baking sheet, breaking nuts apart to separate while still warm. Let cool.
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