Candied Orange Walnuts
Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Candied Orange Walnuts, a perfect blend of nutty crunch and citrusy sweetness. This quick and easy recipe coats tender walnut halves in a luscious caramelized syrup infused with fresh orange juice and vibrant zest, creating a decadent treat with bright, zesty notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, these candied walnuts are ideal as a standalone snack, a sophisticated salad topping, or a sweet and crunchy garnish for your favorite desserts. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to add a gourmet twist to their nutty cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnut halves
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
In the skillet, combine the granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest, salt, and water. Stir until the sugar begins to dissolve.
Add the walnut halves to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the syrup.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the syrup thickens and begins to crystallize on the walnuts. This should take about 8–10 minutes.
Once the syrup has fully crystallized and the walnuts are coated, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly to ensure even coating and to prevent burning.
Transfer the candied walnuts to a sheet of parchment paper, spreading them out to cool in a single layer.
Let the walnuts cool completely. Once cool, break apart any clumps and store them in an airtight container for up to one week.
Serve as a snack, salad topping, or garnish for desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.7 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 591 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.7 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.9 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 948 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
