Honey Spiced Nuts

1/2 cup pure honey

2 Tbsp. butter, divided

1/2 tsp. grated orange peel

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

3 cups raw nuts (walnuts, pecans, cashews, almonds, etc.)

Stovetop method

• In a heavy pan, combine honey, butter, orange peel and cinnamon.
• Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to medium, and cook to 235°F.
• Stir in nuts and continue stirring 4 to 5 minutes more until nuts are glazed.
• Pour onto parchment paper or buttered foil and spread into a single layer to cool.

Oven Method

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Line a 13x9x2 pan with foil. Tear another sheet of foil the same size and place on counter; butter both.
• Pour nuts into pan; set aside.
• In a microwave-safe, 1-cup measure, combine honey, 2 tablespoons butter, orange peel and cinnamon.
• Microwave 60 to 90 seconds, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted.
• Pour honey mixture over nuts and stir until all are coated.
• Bake for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and pour onto reserved buttered foil, spreading nuts into a single layer to cool.

Store in airtight container.