Sugar Glazed Walnuts
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Sugar Glazed Walnuts, a quick and easy treat perfect for snacking, salad embellishments, or dessert garnishes. This recipe combines earthy walnuts with a luscious, cinnamon-spiced glaze made from granulated sugar, butter, and a hint of salt—creating the perfect balance of sweet and savory. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these caramelized delights, complete with a glossy coating that hardens beautifully as they cool. The one-pan method ensures effortless cleanup, while the warm hint of cinnamon elevates this recipe to gourmet status. Store these pantry-friendly glazed walnuts for up to two weeks, though they’re so addictive, they may not last that long! Perfect for the holidays, gift-giving, or anytime snacking, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Place a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on a large baking sheet for easy cleanup.
In a medium saucepan, add sugar, butter, water, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer.
Add the walnuts to the saucepan and stir well to coat the nuts evenly with the sugar mixture.
Continue cooking the walnuts over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for about 8-10 minutes until the sugar mixture thickens and forms a glaze over the walnuts.
Once glazed and fragrant, transfer the walnuts immediately onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out into a single layer to cool.
Allow the nuts to cool completely for about 15-20 minutes. The glaze will harden as they cool.
Once cooled, break apart any clumps and store the sugar-glazed walnuts in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy as a snack, salad topper, or dessert garnish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.5 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 113.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.9 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1064 mg | 23% | |
*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.
