Mom's Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons firmly brown sugar packed
• 20 ounce brussels sprouts frozen
• 0.3 cup butter 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 8 ounces walnuts 
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• microwave

Directions

1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the Brussels sprouts. Return to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until sprouts are tender.
2. Drain.
3. In a microwave safe bowl, mix the butter, walnuts, brown sugar, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Cover, and cook on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the walnuts are warm.
4. Pour over the cooked Brussels sprouts to serve.