Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts Recipe
Yield: 2 Cups
Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts will be your go-to crunchy topping for sweets, salads, and snack mixes. Use candied nuts on a charcuterie board or as a holiday gift!
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large, non-stick skillet, slowly MELT butter over medium heat.
- ADD brown sugar and cinnamon. STIR continuously until the sugar is dissolved (about 3-4 minutes).
- ADD walnuts and continue stirring. ADD up to 2 Tablespoons of water to make a syrup. Stir until bubbling. Remove from heat.
- SPREAD the walnuts in a single layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. SPRINKLE with cinnamon sugar while still warm (optional).
- COOL for 1 hour. The walnuts can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition
Calories: 1077kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 18gFat: 88gCholesterol: 30mgFiber: 8gSugar: 56g