Candied Walnuts
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Candied Walnuts
Description
The Candied Walnuts recipe features raw walnuts coated in a sweet and spiced syrup made from granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla, all bound together using whipped egg whites. Baking at a low temperature around 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 to 35 minutes with occasional stirring caramelizes the sugars, producing a crisp, hardened coating on the nuts. This process transforms the walnuts into crunchy, sweet bites with a warm cinnamon aroma.
The texture combines a firm crunch from the baked sugar coating with the characteristic nutty taste of walnuts. The balance of sweetness and a hint of salt enhances the flavor complexity. The recipe suggests adjusting cinnamon to taste and optionally including cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
These candied walnuts are versatile; they can be served quickly as a sweet salad topping or snack. They can also be stored in an airtight container to maintain crispness for gift-giving or later use.
It's important to use raw walnuts to avoid excess salt or roasting flavors, and the level of sweetness can be increased by doubling the sugar if desired. Whipping the egg white into a frothy consistency ensures even coating and proper adhesion of the sugar mixture to the nuts.
Ingredients
- 4 cups walnuts raw, 12 ounces
- ¼ cup sugar granulated white
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon feel free to adjust the amount, powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl mix granulated white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon powder, and salt. Mix and keep aside until use.
- In another dry bowl pour egg whites. Add a teaspoon of water. Whisk egg whites until its a frothy, fluffy cloud-like consistency.
- Add raw walnuts to egg mix. Pour in vanilla extract. Gently fold in to coat walnuts in egg whites evenly.
- Add in all the sugar mix and fold until all walnuts are evenly coated.
- Spread sugar-coated walnuts onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper (or silicon baking mat). Bake in preheated oven at 300 F for about 30 -35 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes interval. You’ll have to bake these until the coating on the nuts is hardened.
- Remove baked nuts from the oven. Let it cool completely. Serve these candied walnuts immediately as a salad topping or as a snack.
- Or store it in air tight containers for later use or for gifting purpose.
Notes
- Use raw walnuts rather than pre-roasted or salted to ensure optimal flavor and texture.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to taste, and consider adding cayenne pepper for a spicy variation.
- The level of sweetness can be increased by doubling the sugar quantities if you prefer a sweeter candy.
- Whip egg whites to a frothy consistency to coat walnuts evenly and help the sugar mixture adhere during baking.
- Store finished candied walnuts in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crispness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 873 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 873kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 76g | 117% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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