Microwave Candied Nuts
Satisfy your sweet and savory cravings in minutes with this quick and easy recipe for Microwave Candied Nuts! Using pantry staples like sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, this no-fuss treat transforms raw pecans or walnuts into a crunchy, caramelized snack or topping in under 10 minutes. The microwave does all the heavy lifting, melting and bubbling the sugar mixture to create a perfectly spiced glaze that clings to every nutty nook and cranny. These delightful bites are perfect for holiday gifting, salad garnishes, or simply snacking right out of the container. Plus, with minimal prep and virtually no cleanup, this is the ultimate time-saving recipe sure to impress your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Raw pecans or walnuts
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Stir in the water and vanilla extract until the mixture forms a paste.
Add the raw nuts to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
Microwave the bowl on high for 1 minute to begin melting the sugar mixture.
Remove from the microwave, stir the mixture thoroughly, and microwave for an additional 3 minutes in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each interval. The sugar mixture should bubble and caramelize without burning.
Immediately spread the candied nuts onto a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone mat in a single layer to cool and harden.
Once cooled, break apart any clusters and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.0 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 592 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| 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.
