Candied walnuts go well as part of our delicious Strawberry Salad with Orange Balsamic Dressing but it also works well as part of a cheese board or snack that goes well with drinks. The best thing about this recipe is that you can switch it up a bit and use pecans, almonds or peanuts to make.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons butter, optional
- 2 cups walnut halves
Preparation
- In a small heavy saucepan, combine sugar water cinnamon, chili powder and butter.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring gently, until the butter is melted, and sugar is dissolved.
- Turn up to medium heat and keep covered until it comes to a boil and boil 1 minute.
- Uncover pan, continue to boil and stir with a wooden spoon until syrup turns a deep golden color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat immediately and stir in walnuts until evenly coated.
- Spread onto parchment paper or foil to cool completely then break into pieces.
Mix it up
Spice it up a bit more by adding a teaspoon each of pepper flakes, pepper and paprika for a great combination between sugar and spice, it makes everything nice.
Switch the nuts make candied almonds, peanuts or pecans.
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