Candied Walnuts or Pecans

2 C raw walnuts or pecans 1 C sugar 1/2 C water salt

Preheat oven to 300°F. Butter a large baking pan. Combine nuts, sugar and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until mixture crystallizes, about 15 minutes. Spread pecans on the prepared baking pan and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn with an oiled metal spatula and bake an additional 15 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container.