Noah Baker
Course: Appetizer Cuisine: American Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Calories: 157 kcal
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– 1 cup walnuts halves or pieces – 1/2 cup granulated sugar – 1 tablespoon unsalted butter – 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional – Pinch of salt
1. Heat a medium-sized skillet or saucepan over medium heat. 2. Add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the skillet and let it melt, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula. This will take about 3-4 minutes.
3. Once the sugar has melted and turned into a golden caramel color, add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir until the butter is melted and fully combined with the caramelized sugar. 4. Carefully add 1 cup of walnut halves or pieces to the skillet, stirring continuously to coat the walnuts evenly with the caramel mixture.
5. Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (optional) and a pinch of salt, stirring well to incorporate the spices into the caramelized walnuts. 6. Continue to cook the walnuts in the skillet for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. The walnuts should be evenly coated and fragrant.
7. Once the walnuts are evenly coated and caramelized, transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading them out in a single layer to cool and harden.
8. Allow the Candied Walnuts to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container. 9. Enjoy your homemade Candied Walnuts as a delicious snack, salad topping, or dessert garnish!