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Candied Walnuts

Candied walnuts are a sweet, crunchy snack that combines toasted walnuts with a crispy sugar coating, infused with warm spices, perfect for snacking or gifting.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups raw walnut halves
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or rimmed sheet pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Small saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack (optional but helpful)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with the honey, stirring constantly to blend smoothly.
  3. Add the raw walnuts to the butter and honey mixture, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until the walnuts are coated.
  4. Sprinkle the granulated sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and vanilla extract over the walnuts.
  5. Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar begins to coat the nuts evenly.
  6. Pour the walnut mixture onto your prepared baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, stirring every 5 to 6 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the walnuts cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
  9. Gently break apart any walnuts that have stuck together and transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Store candied walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.