Ingredients

1 Lb Nuts. (Almonds, Pecans, and or Cashews)
3/4 LBS. Sugar
1 1/2 TBS> Cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. Combine spices too!
1/2 cup water
1TBS. vanilla mixed with 3 TBS> water

Instructions

Step 1: Roasting German Style nuts requires high heat to melt sugar. Choose a medium to large sauce pan with a sturdy handle (at least 3 quarts). You will need to hang on to the pan for several minutes while stirring/ Use a strong wooden spoon for stirring.
STEP 2: You can roast almost any kind of nut. The above are the favorite. Cinnamon almonds are the favorite. Try making other flavors too ( allspice, nutmeg, orange extract, etc.
STEP 3: Combine nuts, sugar, water, and spices in saucepan and set on high or medium high heat.

BEGUN STIRRING IMMEDIATLY AND DON'T STOP.

The secret to the German nut is in the stirring, so get yourself, family and friends ready for about 15 minutes of non stop stirring. BE SURE TO WEAR OVEN MITTS OR GLOVES, AS THE BOILING OF THE INGREDIENTS CAN GET HOT. the misture will go through three stages, boiling, drying out and meting. As the water boils off (7 to 10 minutes), the sugar wi become a fine powder.
KEEP STIRRING OR THE MIXTURE WILL BURN INSTANTLY!
At this point, the sugar will start to melt onto the nuts and start to look wet. The wetness st actualy melted sugar. When the mixture looks half wet and half dry, turn off the heat and keep stirring for another 1-2 minutes until the nuts and coating look dry.
STEP 4: Add the vanilla and water mix and continue to stir until the nuts are coated and shiny.

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