Candied Walnuts
These easy candied walnuts are perfect for salads, desserts and snacking!
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup walnuts (125g)
- 1/2 cup sugar (100g)
- 1/4 cup water (60mL)
- 1/4 tsp salt (2g)
Instructions
- 1
Lay out 2 sheets of parchment paper or silicon mats on a heat proof surface. You can use your counter top or a baking sheet. It's a good idea to have a trivet for your pot nearby as well.
- 2
Add sugar and water to a medium heavy-bottomed pot. Swirl the pot around so the sugar melts.
- 3
Place pot over medium-high heat and bring the sugar to a boil.
- 4
Once the sugar is bubbling away add a generous cup of walnuts in and mix with a wooden spoon so the nuts are completely coated. Sprinkle salt on and continue to mix the nuts regularly as the sugar caramelizes.
- 5
When the sugar is golden brown remove pot from heat and use forks or tongs to quickly remove the nuts one at a time, or in small groups and place on the prepared parchment or silicone sheets.
- 6
Use your forks to separate any nuts that are touching and allow to cool completely.