Caramelized Nuts
Elevate your snacking game with this irresistibly crunchy and sweet Caramelized Nuts recipe! Perfectly coated in a glossy caramel glaze, these homemade treats come together in just 15 minutes with a handful of pantry staples—raw nuts, sugar, butter, and a sprinkle of salt. Customize your batch with almonds, pecans, walnuts, or cashews, and add a dash of cinnamon for a warm, aromatic twist. Ideal for gifting, topping salads and desserts, or enjoying as an indulgent snack, these caramelized nuts are a versatile delight that's as easy to make as it is to love. Plus, with simple cooking techniques and minimal prep, this recipe is your go-to for quick, crowd-pleasing bites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans, walnuts, or cashews)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preheat a nonstick skillet or large frying pan over medium heat.
Add the sugar, butter, and water to the skillet and stir until the mixture begins to dissolve and form a syrup-like consistency.
Once the mixture starts bubbling, reduce the heat to low and add the nuts to the skillet, stirring to ensure they are evenly coated.
Allow the nuts to cook in the syrup, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for approximately 6-8 minutes or until the syrup thickly coats the nuts and starts to caramelize.
Sprinkle the salt and optional cinnamon over the nuts, stirring well to distribute the flavors evenly.
Transfer the caramelized nuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, spreading them out so they do not clump together.
Let the caramelized nuts cool completely (about 15 minutes), as the caramel will harden as it cools.
Break apart any large clusters of nuts and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.0 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1185 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.1 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1612 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.
