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How to Make Candied Walnuts
Learn how to make candied walnuts from scratch with egg white, spices and of course sugar. Baked in the oven for a crunchy, caramelized coating!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 231 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups whole walnut 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.
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Notes
- Tip: Cool your candied walnuts on a cooling rack and let them dry completely to avoid a sticky mess.
Nutrition Information
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
118mg
(5%)
Potassium
138mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
102IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% 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.