Glazed Nuts

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   Preheat a heavy, nonstick or stainless dry skillet over medium heat.

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   In a glass measuring cup, combine the maple syrup, sea salt, vanilla, and cinnamon.

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   Dump nuts into the warmed skillet.

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   Stir them for 30 seconds to lightly toast the nuts.

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   Pour the maple syrup and spices mixture over the nuts.

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   Reduce the heat slightly and stir the nuts with a spatula continuously as the glaze thickens and reduces.

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   This will take several minutes.

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   Continue stirring the nuts while they are cooking to prevent them from burning.

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   Lower the heat if necessary.

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    When the glaze is almost gone, turn off the heat and continue stirring the nuts in the warm skillet until they are no longer sticky but covered with a tan-colored, maple sugar coating.

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    Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy warm!

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    If storing, allow the glazed nuts to cool completely before placing in a sealed container or bag.

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