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Candied Walnuts

These easy candied walnuts are perfect for salads, desserts and snacking!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dessert , Salad , Snacks
Cuisine: American , British

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnuts 125g
  • 1/2 cup sugar 100g
  • 1/4 cup water 60mL
  • 1/4 tsp salt 2g

Instructions

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  1. Lay out 2 sheets of parchment paper or silicon mats on a heat proof surface. You can use your counter top or a baking sheet. It's a good idea to have a trivet for your pot nearby as well.
  2. Add sugar and water to a medium heavy-bottomed pot. Swirl the pot around so the sugar melts.
  3. Place pot over medium-high heat and bring the sugar to a boil.
  4. Once the sugar is bubbling away add a generous cup of walnuts in and mix with a wooden spoon so the nuts are completely coated. Sprinkle salt on and continue to mix the nuts regularly as the sugar caramelizes.
  5. When the sugar is golden brown remove pot from heat and use forks or tongs to quickly remove the nuts one at a time, or in small groups and place on the prepared parchment or silicone sheets.
  6. Use your forks to separate any nuts that are touching and allow to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use a Heavy bottomed pot for this. If you use a thin pan the side gets REALLY hot and can burn the sugar. 
  • Leave the walnuts in the pot when they're done and quickly transfer them one by one or in small groups to a sheet of parchment paper. They will cool down much quicker and be harder to separate if you dump them all out at once.
  • The walnuts are done once they reach a golden brown color. Stir, stir, stir and keep an eye on them as they will burn quickly.
  • Normally I'm all about toasting nuts BUT they are basically toasting in the HOT sugar so go ahead and just use raw nuts.
  • You can sprinkle on spices like cinnamon toward the end of cooking in the sugar. Just mix together a bit before separating. 
  • I love a sprinkle of sea salt just after they're spread out on the parchment paper.

Nutrition Information

Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 73mg (3%) Potassium 64mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 73mg 3%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.