Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Cashew | 1 oz (28g / ~18 nuts) | 157 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Pecan | 1 half (4g) | 20 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Cloves | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Allspice | 1 tsp ground (1.9g) | 5 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 c Dark brn. sugar -- firmly pkd.
- 1/2 ts -Salt
- 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 ts Ground allspice
- 1/8 ts Ground nutmeg
- 1/8 ts Ground cloves
- 1 1/2 tb -Water
- 1 1/2 c Pecan halves -- walnut halves;
- Cashews or a combination
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Directions
In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole, combine first 7 ingredients
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 1/2 minutes; stir occasionally.
Add 1/2 cup nuts at a time to syrup mixture. Stir until well coated.
With a slotted spoon lift out nuts; drain extra syrup.
Place nuts in a shallow, 1 1/2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metalic baking dish.
Repeat with remaining nuts.
Heat coated nuts, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or until syrup begins to harden slightly.
Transfer nuts to wax paper and allow to cool and harden.
This is a family favorite and so easy to make.
I always use pecans.
For years I have filled some type of small container and given for gifts.