Candied Walnuts

Candied Walnuts

from twopeasandtheirpod.com
10 min
8 servings

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!

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)

Directions

  1. 1

    Place a sheet of parchment paper or Silpat on a baking sheet. Set aside.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Add the walnuts, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, if using. Stir so the walnuts are coated in the sugar mixture.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Immediately remove the skillet from the heat to prevent the sugar from burning.

  6. 6

    Spread the candied walnuts onto the prepared pan in a single layer, making sure they are not in clumps.

  7. 7

    Cool for 10 minutes or until the candy hardens.