Tetley Lime Ginger Toffee Nuts

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Tetley Lime Ginger Toffee Nuts

Ingredients

  • 4 Tetley Twists Lime and Ginger tea bags
  • 1 cup castor sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 cups mixed nuts such as almonds, pecans, cashews, macadamias
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

  • Open tea bags and remove leaves. Set aside. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • Heat sugar and water in a small frypan (30 cm) set over medium heat. Cook, stirring and swirling pan occasionally for 4- 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves and mixture boils.
  • Add nuts, tea and salt.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or till nuts are well coated and pan is completely dry.
  • Spoon onto a lined baking sheet. Cool completely.
  • When completely cooled, break into small nut clusters.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Will keep for a week if airtight.

 

Tips:

  • A perfect gift when presented in a jar with a label and ribbon or string.
  • An easy way to clean the pan is to fill it with water and return to the boil. Tip out water and the pan will be clean.