Orange Spiced Nuts
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INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon mace 1 teaspoon finely ground orange peel 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon butter 2 cups walnuts or pecans Combine sugar, orange peel, spices and milk. Cook in saucepan until mixture reaches soft-ball stage. Remove from heat and add butter. Let stand for a few minutes; then add vanilla and nuts. Stir until thick. Turn out on waxed paper. Separate nuts and allow them to dry. Put into decorated jar or box to make a great gift! NOTE - I tuck these and the Spicy Sugared Nuts into gift baskets at Christmas.