Candied Pecans

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup cold water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pound shelled pecans

Combine all ingredients in a skillet except pecans. Simmer for 4 minutes or until mixture spins small thread from spoon.

Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Continue stirring until syrup forms a sugar coating over the pecans.

Gently separate nuts while cooling.

Yields 1 pound.