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Candied Walnuts
Candied Walnuts are toasted walnuts coated in a buttery, melted sugar mixture often flavored with salt, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne pepper. The nuts develop a crisp, sweet crust from the caramelized sugar coating. They are ideal as a snack or crunchy topping for salads and desserts.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
13254 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup walnuts unsalted, halves or pieces
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- Pinch cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Place a sheet of parchment paper or Silpat on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a medium non-stick skillet, add the butter and sugar and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- Add the walnuts, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, if using. Stir so the walnuts are coated in the sugar mixture.
- Continue to cook and stir frequently over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the sugar is fully melted and coating the walnuts.
- Immediately remove the skillet from the heat to prevent the sugar from burning.
- Spread the candied walnuts onto the prepared pan in a single layer, making sure they are not in clumps.
- Cool for 10 minutes or until the candy hardens.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
132.54kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
8.3g
(3%)
Protein
2.25g
(5%)
Fat
10.96g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1.79g
(9%)
Cholesterol
3.76mg
(1%)
Sodium
73.22mg
(3%)
Potassium
64.5mg
(1%)
Fiber
1.01g
(4%)
Sugar
6.62g
(13%)
Vitamin A
43.73IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.19mg
(0%)
Calcium
14.33mg
(1%)
Iron
0.42mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13254
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132.54kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.3g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.25g | 5% |
| Fat | 10.96g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.79g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 3.76mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 73.22mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 64.5mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.01g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6.62g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 43.73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14.33mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.