Description
These Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts are a delightful treat that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and nutty flavors. Easy to make and versatile, they are great for snacking, topping salads, or even as a homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Walnuts:
- 2 cups walnut halves
Candy Glaze:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Candy Glaze: In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble, about 2 minutes.
- Add Walnuts: Add the walnuts and cook, stirring constantly, for 4–5 minutes until the nuts are well coated and the glaze thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cool and Store: Quickly spread the candied walnuts onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Separate any clumps with a fork and let them cool completely. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Perfect for salads, snacking, or gifting.
- You can substitute pecans or almonds using the same method.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
