How to Make Candied Walnuts
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How to Make Candied Walnuts
Description
Starting by whisking egg white until foamy, the walnuts are coated in a blend of sugar and warm spices including cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cayenne, and salt. Melted butter is added to help the sugar and spice mixture adhere evenly. The nuts are spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and baked at a moderate temperature, stirring once during cooking to ensure even caramelization. Cooling on the baking sheet allows the sugary coating to harden into a crisp shell.
The candied walnuts offer a sweet and mildly spicy crunch with a warm cinnamon and ginger flavor accented by a subtle heat from cayenne. This recipe provides a way to make a sweet snack or a crunchy salad garnish from simple ingredients.
For best texture, cool the walnuts completely on a rack or flat surface allowing the coating to fully set and avoid stickiness. They can be stored once cooled for later use in salads, desserts, or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 egg large, white
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups walnuts whole halves
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg white until foamy. Add sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg and cayenne and stir until well combined. Add the walnuts and fold into the egg mixture until they are evenly coated, then add the melted butter and toss to coat.
- Spread the nuts into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool until crisp.
Notes
- Cool candied walnuts completely on a rack to let the sugar coating harden and avoid stickiness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 102IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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