Candied Walnuts Recipe
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4.4
Candied Walnuts Recipe
Description
This Candied Walnuts recipe involves melting butter in a skillet over medium heat, then adding walnuts and dark brown sugar. The mixture is stirred until the sugar fully melts and coats the walnuts evenly, becoming smooth and sticky. Care is taken to avoid burning by adjusting heat as needed. The coated walnuts are then transferred to a piece of cooking spray-treated parchment paper in a single layer, sprinkled with optional cinnamon or fleur de sel while still tacky, and allowed to cool. Once set, the walnuts can be crumbled for use as a garnish or served as a snack.
The combination of the nut’s natural richness and the caramelized sugar coating creates a crispy, sweet bite with the option of a hint of spice or saltiness. The texture contrasts between crunch and smooth coating enhance the eating experience.
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts whole or halved
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- cinnamon optional, for sprinkling
- fleur de sel optional, for sprinkling
- 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!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1102 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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