Maple-Vanilla Candied Nuts

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 (1/3 cup servings)

  • Calories

    305 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Vegan, gluten-free

Maple-Vanilla Candied Nuts

Easy candied nuts naturally sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar. Delicious for snacking, salads, topping sweet potatoes, gift-giving, etc.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups walnuts* (or pecans or both)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract (more if desired)
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon (more if desired)
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
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Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium non-stick sauté pan over medium heat.
  2. Stir well with a spatula to thoroughly coat and combine.
  3. Bring mixture to a light simmer (soft bubbles not vigorously bubbling) stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low (to prevent burning). The mixture will be thin/liquidy at first, and then becomes very thick/sticky after a few minutes. Continue lightly simmering until the maple syrup has crystallized, about 20 minutes total, stirring often. (If the nuts are sticky, then keep going. Low and slow is the key.)
  5. When nuts are crystallized (see photos for texture reference), pour the candied nuts out onto a flat surface. (I place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet.) Gently spread them out with a spatula and let cool.

Notes

  • *Nuts: I use raw, unsalted nuts.
  • Storing: Once fully cooled, store in a sealed container at room temperature. We find they keep for 1-2 weeks.
  • Recipe adapted from Ellie Krieger.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 18g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Potassium 213mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6(1/3 cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g 106%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Potassium 213mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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