Candied Walnuts
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Candied Walnuts are great for salads, baking, snacking, and more! You only need 5 minutes to make this Easy Candied Walnuts recipe! You will love the crunchy, sweet, and oh so addicting candied nuts!
Servings: 8
Calories: 132.54kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted walnut halves or pieces
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
- Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- Place a sheet of parchment paper or Silpat on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a medium non-stick skillet, add the butter and sugar and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- Add the walnuts, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, if using. Stir so the walnuts are coated in the sugar mixture.
- Continue to cook and stir frequently over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the sugar is fully melted and coating the walnuts.
- Immediately remove the skillet from the heat to prevent the sugar from burning.
- Spread the candied walnuts onto the prepared pan in a single layer, making sure they are not in clumps.
- Cool for 10 minutes or until the candy hardens.
Nutrition
Calories: 132.54kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.3g | Protein: 2.25g | Fat: 10.96g | Saturated Fat: 1.79g | Cholesterol: 3.76mg | Sodium: 73.22mg | Potassium: 64.5mg | Fiber: 1.01g | Sugar: 6.62g | Vitamin A: 43.73IU | Vitamin C: 0.19mg | Calcium: 14.33mg | Iron: 0.42mg