• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon   ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon   ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 2 cups pecan halves

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a glass bowl or measuring cup with 1/4 cup water, and mix well. Cover the cup with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, stir well, and microwave another 2 minutes. Stir again and microwave 2 1/2 minutes more.

Add the pecan halves, stir well, and microwave 1 minute more. Spread the coated pecans on waxed paper and separate with a fork. Cool completely.