Spiced Candied Maple Walnuts - halves

Method

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread nuts in a single layer over an ungreased baking sheet.
• Roast for about 9 minutes, or until the nuts start to turn brown and you can smell the roasting nuts.
• Watch carefully, nuts seem to burn fast once they brown.
• Stir together sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and milk in a medium saucepan.
• Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 236 degrees F. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and maple extract/flavoring immediately.
• Add walnuts to the sugar syrup and stir quickly to coat well.
• Dump nuts onto a cookie sheet covered with waxed paper and immediately separate nuts with a fork.
• Cool and store in airtight containers.
• Eat alone for a delicious snack, or top desserts and salads with a handful.
• If you dont like maple, remove it and have the plain spiced walnuts.
• They are still delicious!