Super Easy Candied Walnuts
Transform your snacking game with this quick and irresistible recipe for **Super Easy Candied Walnuts**! Ready in just 15 minutes, these crunchy, caramelized treats combine rich walnuts with a buttery sugar glaze, a hint of cinnamon, and a touch of salt for the perfect sweet-and-savory balance. Made in a single skillet with only six simple ingredients, this recipe is a breeze to follow and delivers gourmet results. Perfect for holiday gifting, topping salads, or indulging straight out of the jar, these candied walnuts are a versatile and crowd-pleasing delight you'll want to make again and again. Plus, with a shelf life of up to two weeks, they’re a convenient make-ahead option for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set it aside for the finished candied walnuts.
In a large nonstick skillet or heavy-bottomed pan, heat the butter, sugar, water, cinnamon (if using), and salt over medium heat until the mixture starts to bubble, stirring frequently.
Once the mixture starts to bubble, add the walnuts to the skillet. Stir continuously to ensure all the walnuts are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
Cook the walnuts, stirring constantly, for about 5-7 minutes or until the sugar mixture thickens and starts crystallizing on the nuts. Be careful not to let it burn.
Quickly transfer the candied walnuts to the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out in a single layer using a wooden spoon or spatula. Work quickly, as the sugar mixture hardens as it cools.
Let the candied walnuts cool completely on the baking sheet (about 10 minutes). Once cooled, break apart any clusters if needed.
Store the cooled candied walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 595 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 12 mg | 0% | |
*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.
