Candy Nuts
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these irresistibly crunchy and sweet Candy Nuts! This easy recipe transforms raw almonds, pecans, or walnuts into a mouthwatering treat coated in a perfectly spiced caramelized sugar glaze infused with cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. Requiring just six pantry-friendly ingredients and less than 30 minutes of your time, these candied nuts are the ultimate combination of simplicity and indulgence. Perfect for seasonal gifting, party snacks, or topping salads and desserts, their irresistible aroma and addictive crunch are sure to impress. Plus, they stay fresh for up to two weeks, making them the perfect make-ahead sweet snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat a large nonstick skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and water to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Cook the sugar mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved completely and the mixture starts to bubble.
Add the raw nuts to the skillet, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
Continue to cook, stirring constantly, as the sugar mixture thickens and begins to crystallize, forming a sugary coating on the nuts. This process should take about 10-15 minutes.
Keep stirring until the sugar coating is fully crystallized and the nuts look dry. Be careful not to let the sugar burn.
Transfer the coated nuts to a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to cool. Spread them out in a single layer to prevent sticking.
Allow the candy nuts to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.0 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1182 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.6 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.6 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1620 mg | 34% | |
*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.
