Maple-Vanilla Candied Nuts

Name: Maple-Vanilla Candied Nuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 (1/3 cup servings)
Ingredients: 2 cups walnuts*; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp. salt

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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

Clara Sanders

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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

Combine all ingredients in a medium non-stick sauté pan over medium heat.
Stir well with a spatula to thoroughly coat and combine.
Bring mixture to a light simmer (soft bubbles not vigorously bubbling) stirring occasionally.
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.)
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%