Candied Pecans & Almonds

3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 3 tbsp water 2 cups pecan halves 2 cups almonds

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Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and water to a large pan or dutch oven.

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On medium-high heat stir the mixture until the brown sugar melts and starts to bubble.

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Carefully pour in pecans and almonds. Stir well to coat all the nuts with the sugar syrup.

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Continue to stir for 2-3 minutes to cook and fully coat the nuts, being careful not to cook too long or burn them.

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Pour coated nuts out onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow nuts to cool completely, approximately 30 minutes.

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