Sherried Walnuts

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Title: Sherried Walnuts
Categories: Gifts, Nuts
Yield: 4 cups

1 1/2 c Golden brown sugar (packed)
1/2 c Cream Sherry
2 tb Light corn syrup
1/4 ts Ground nutmeg
1/4 ts Salt
3 c Walnut halves; toasted

Line 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper. Combine first 5 ingredients in
heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
Cook without stirring until clip-on candy thermometer registers 240
degrees F, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add nuts and stir
until syrup begins to look cloudy, about 2 minutes. Divide mixture
between cookie sheets. Working quickly, separate nuts with fork.
(Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

* Source: Bon Appetit - December 1992
* Typos courtesy of: Karen Mintzias

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