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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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
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
- *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
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
% 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.