One of my newest favorite things

I made a batch of these using all pecans and took to our family Thanksgiving get together and everyone loved them...especially me!

Spiced Nuts

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 cups unsalted mixed nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts and almonds

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

6 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

Mix spices and reserve.

Directions:

Heat the nuts in a dry skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to toast, about 4 minutes. Or like I do, toast in the oven until you can smell them.  Add the butter and cook, stirring, until the nuts begin to darken, about 1 minute. Add the spices, the sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and the salt and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and the nuts are glazed, about 5 minutes.  Remove the nuts from the heat and transfer to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, separating them with a fork.  Let the nuts stand until cooled and the sugar has hardened, about 10 minutes.  Store in an airtight container.

Picture is from Taste of Home.