Description
Sweet, caramelized magic happens when cinnamon-spiced walnuts dance in golden sugar syrup. Crisp, glossy nuts make perfect snacks or salad toppers that crunch with irresistible candied charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) walnuts
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Warm a dry skillet over medium heat, allowing the surface to become evenly heated.
- Gently scatter walnuts across the skillet, stirring periodically to prevent burning and ensure uniform toasting for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Introduce sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt directly into the skillet with the toasted walnuts, maintaining continuous stirring to prevent sugar from crystallizing.
- Continue mixing until the sugar transforms into a smooth, glossy caramel-like coating, approximately 2-3 minutes, ensuring all nuts are thoroughly enveloped in the sweet mixture.
- Immediately transfer the glistening candied walnuts onto a parchment-lined surface, spreading them apart to prevent clumping and allow rapid cooling.
- Let the walnuts rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, during which the glaze will harden and create a crisp, sweet shell around each nut.
- Once completely cooled and solidified, break apart any clusters and serve as a delectable snack or elegant salad topping.
Notes
- Toast walnuts carefully to prevent burning, watching them closely and stirring frequently to ensure even golden-brown color without scorching.
- Create perfect caramelization by using medium heat and constantly stirring the sugar mixture to avoid crystallization or burning.
- Separate cooled candied walnuts immediately after spreading to prevent them from sticking together in large clumps.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for maximum crispness and prevent moisture from making them soggy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 274
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg