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Candied Walnuts
A simple and fool-proof recipe for candied walnuts! These are delicious and make a great edible gift!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1050 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups halved shelled walnuts
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar tightly packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine egg white, water and vanilla in a large bowl and whisk vigorously for 30 seconds (mixture should be foamy/frothy).
- Add walnuts and stir until all walnuts are coated in egg white.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugars, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the walnuts and stir until completely combined.
- Spread nuts in an even layer onto prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake on 250f for 45-50 minutes, removing cookie sheet from oven every 15 minutes and using a spatula to stir/flip the walnuts (be sure to stir ALL of the sugar mixture as well, or it may burn to the pan).
- Candied walnuts are done when they appear dry and there is no liquid left on the nuts or on the pan.
- After baking, allow to cool at least 15 minutes before enjoying.
- Store uneaten candied walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Notes
- You may substitute other nuts for the walnuts. Almonds, pecans, and cashews all work well.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
1050kcal
(53%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
76g
(117%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
331mg
(14%)
Potassium
600mg
(17%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
72g
(144%)
Vitamin A
26IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1050
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 1050kcal | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 76g | 117% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 600mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 72g | 144% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.