SPICED WALNUTS

1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 cup water
2 cups Diamond Walnuts, halves or large pieces

Boil sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and water to 236 degrees F on candy thermometer (soft ball stage).

Remove from heat and add walnuts. Stir until creamy.

Turn out on waxed paper; separate walnuts, using two forks.

Source: Diamond Foods, Inc.