Spiced Candied Walnuts In Syrup

Ingredients

• fine large walnuts
• whole cloves
• cinnamon splinters
• candied orange peel
• sugar
• water

Method

1. 1 Prick 7-8 holes in each walnut with a bodkin to drain water. Soak in water until they lose their green color.
2. 2 Boil walnuts in cold water until just soft but not mushy. Spread on a coarse cloth to cool and drain completely.
3. 3 Insert 3-4 cloves, cinnamon splinters, and candied orange peel into each walnut. Place in pots or glasses.
4. 4 Boil a thin sugar syrup. Pour the cooled syrup over the walnuts and let stand for 1-2 days.
5. 5 Pour off the syrup, add more sugar, and boil again. Pour the hot syrup over the walnuts. Seal when cold.