Candied Walnuts

makes 4 1/2 cups

Ingredients:
3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 t salt
1 t grated orange rind
2 T fresh orange juice
1 lb walnut halves

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 F. Line large jelly-roll pan w/ aluminum foil. Coat w/ nonstick cooking spray.

2. Combine brown sugar, salt, orange rind, and orange juice in large bowl. Add walnuts; toss to coat. Spread walnuts evenly over prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 mins or until dark brown and bubbly, stirring half way through.

3. Meanwhile, coat a large piece of aluminum foil w/ nonstick cooking spray. Remove nuts from oven. Immediately spread on prepared foil, separating nuts w/ 2 forks. Cool completely. Store in airtight container.

*To microwave walnuts: Cook coated walnuts in large microwave-safe dish on 100% power 8-10 mins, stirring every 2 mins, until dark brown and bubbly. Proceed w/ step 3, above.

**Can store in airtight container for up to 3 weeks. The citrus flavor improves with time.