5 from 24 votes
Maple-Vanilla Candied Nuts
Maple-Vanilla Candied Nuts combines walnuts or pecans coated in pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Simmered slowly until the syrup crystallizes on the nuts, this recipe produces sweet, crunchy nuts with warm spice notes suitable for snacking or topping desserts.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
(1/3 cup servings)
Calories:
305 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts or pecans or both
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract more if desired, pure
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon (more if desired)
- 1/8 tsp. salt
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.
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Notes
- Use raw, unsalted walnuts or pecans for best results.
- Store cooled candied nuts in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 1-2 weeks.
- Maintain a low simmer and stir often to prevent burning and achieve a crisp coating.
- Recipe adapted from Ellie Krieger.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 (1/3 cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% 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.