Spiced Almonds

I got this one from Charlene a few years ago and it has always been a huge hit. I think I was told to not try doubling the recipe, so I make several batches each Christmas.

1 C Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Cinamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
3 Tbl Water
2 C Whole Almonds

Combine all ingredients except almonds in a medium saucepan and stir over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and continue stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat to medium and cook without stirring until firm ball stage (242-248). Remove from heat and stir in almonds. Continue to stir until completely coated. The coating will crystallize and become cloudy. Pour mixture onto buttered cookie sheet. Try to spread out the almonds (you'll have to give up once they become hard).