Spicy Maple Walnuts Nick Mautone   From Every Day with Rachael Ray December-January 2007 MAKES TWO CUPS Prep Time: 10 min (plus cooling) Cook Time: 5 min 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 cups (about 7 ounces) walnuts 1. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, salt, black pepper, cayenne, ginger and cinnamon; set aside. Pour the maple syrup into a large bowl and set aside. 2. In a large nonstick skillet, toast the walnuts over medium-high heat, stirring or shaking the pan constantly, until they are hot, about 5 minutes. Immediately add the nuts to the maple syrup and toss to coat. Stir in the spice mixture until the nuts are evenly coated. Spread the walnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Let cool completely before serving, about 20 minutes.

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