Glazed Walnuts

2 cups walnut halves

 3/4 cup white sugar                                                    

1/4 cup water                                                    

 Directions

1. Lightly grease a baking sheet. In a 1 quart glass measure, combine walnut halves, sugar, and water. Cook in microwave oven on high setting for 8 to 8 1/2 minutes, or until sugar has caramelized. Stir several times during cooking. Pour out onto prepared baking sheet, and separate into pieces. Let cool completely. store in an airtight container.

Nancy's Walnut Topping

My mom is a fan of ice cream and this topping makes her day.

Whisk together:  1 cup pancake syrup
                         1 tbs flour

Add:                     1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Cook 5 minutes or until thickened.

POUR OVER ICE CREAM