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Candied Walnuts with Sea Salt and Cinnamon

This recipe for salted candied walnuts with sea salt and cinnamon take only 5 minutes and 5 ingredients! Eat as a sweet treat, toss with a salad, or serve on a cheese board. Perfect as a holiday gift packaged in mason jars.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cooling time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups walnuts or pecans
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter (3 tablespoons) in heavy bottomed skillet (I used stainless steel)
  2. Add walnuts (2 cups); stir to coat
  3. Add white sugar (1/4 cup), brown sugar (1/4 cup), and cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon); stir to coat.
  4. Continue stirring until sugars caramelize- they should not be grainy anymore, and begin to darken in color (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Spread nuts out on a parchment covered baking sheet, sprinkle with sea salt, and allow to cool for at least ten minutes. If nuts are difficult to separate, you can break them apart after they've cooled for a bit.
  6. Eat the candied walnuts on their own, or add to salads for a sweet touch!

Notes

  • Thinking of using honey or maple syrup instead of sugar for a more natural alternative? I don't recommend it. Think about these at room temperature, vs. sugar at room temperature. When the nuts cool, they will be left a sticky mess if you use honey or syrup, rather than harden to candy. Usually I'm all for the substitution, but not this time. A combination of honey or maple syrup and sugar may work, but I haven't tried it.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 45mg (2%) Potassium 138mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 131IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Potassium 138mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 131IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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