Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts Recipe
These Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts are a delightful treat perfect for snacking or adding a sweet crunch to salads. With a simple stovetop method, these candied walnuts are coated in a sweet glaze that hardens to create a crunchy, irresistible snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Walnut Mixture:
- 2 cups walnut halves
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Walnut Mixture: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a skillet over medium heat, combine brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
- Add Walnuts: Stir in walnuts, cooking and stirring for 4–5 minutes until coated and glaze thickens. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
- Cool and Store: Spread walnuts on the prepared sheet, separate clumps, and let cool. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Perfect for salads, snacking, or gifting.
- Substitute pecans or almonds with the same method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
