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Candied Walnuts Recipe
Candied walnuts are easy to make with just brown sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Add to any dessert, salad or more!
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1102 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Salad , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts whole or halved
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- Sprinkle cinnamon optional
- Sprinkle fleur de sel optional
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat.
- Add the walnuts and sugar, tossing to coat. Allow the sugar to melt and become smooth. Continue to heat until it isn't gritty any longer. If it starts to burn, reduce heat to low.
- Spray a piece of parchment paper with cooking spray.
- When the walnuts are evenly coated, turn them out onto parchment in a single layer. Sprinkle them with the cinnamon or fleur de sel (both optional) while they are still tacky.
- Allow the walnuts to cool and sugar to set, then crumble using your hands.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
1102kcal
(55%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
99g
(152%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
212mg
(9%)
Potassium
563mg
(16%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
700IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1.5mg
(2%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1102
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1102kcal | 55% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 99g | 152% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.