1/2 c. water
1/4 c. brown sugar
pinch of cayenne
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 c. mixed walnut pieces, almond slivers, pepitas (little toasted pumpkins seeds) or any others you have.
Make a simple syrup using brown sugar, water, cayenne ( or red pepper flakes), sea salt (or kosher).
Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Stir in your nut collection. Simmer 3 - 5 minutes, just enough to coat.
Place on baking sheet and in oven at 400 degrees, turning while nuts brown (every 3 - 5 min.) Remove when nuts are toasted brown in color.
Let cool. Break apart.
Great with blue cheeses especially!
