Home > Holidays > Candied Walnuts Candied Walnuts October 1, 2020 | 4 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. These sweet Candied Walnuts make the perfect salad topper or tasty snack. They’re simple to prepare and great to package up and give as a gift. Why We Love Candied Walnuts Versatile: Makes a variety of dishes better. Great for Gifting: They’re beautiful and easy to package. Simple to Make: Straightforward recipe with the best smells. Customizable Flavor: Easy to scale up or down spices to preference. Perfectly Textured: Even caramelization and crunch. Ingredients Walnuts: Provide crunch and nutty flavor. White and Brown Sugar: Sweeten and create a candied coating. Cinnamon: Adds warmth and spice. Salt: Balances sweetness in the candied walnuts. Egg Whites: Help sugars and spices adhere. Vanilla Extract and Water: Enhance flavor and aid coating. QUICK TIP Reserve the egg yolk to use in one of our favorite sweet recipes: these cinnamon roll cookies, this dutch baby, or homemade creme brûlée!) How To Make Candied Walnuts Whisk egg whites, vanilla, and water together until frothy. Toss walnuts with the frothy egg mixture. Add sugar, salt, and cinnamon right on top. Toss the walnuts until well coated in the cinnamon and sugar. Bake the walnuts on a lined sheet pan for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Tips For Success Large Sheet Pan: Use a 15×21 inch pan for even caramelization and less crowding. Pan Lining: Line with parchment paper or a Silpat® liner for a non-sticky, even bake; avoid wax paper or foil. Flavor Twist: Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice for a different flavor. QUICK TIP If the Candied Walnuts turn sticky, rescue them by transferring them to a lined baking sheet and bake for 5-15 minutes at 325 degrees F. Watch carefully — at the higher temperature it is more likely the nuts will burn. More Seasonal Treats Candied Pecans Recipe Honeycomb Candy Turtle Candy Mexican Wedding Cookies Toffee FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Candied Walnuts 5 from 5 votes - Review this recipe These sweet Candied Walnuts make the perfect salad topper or tasty snack. They're simple to prepare and great to package up and give as a gift. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Candied Walnuts 5 from 5 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe These sweet Candied Walnuts make the perfect salad topper or tasty snack. They're simple to prepare and great to package up and give as a gift. Course Dessert, Salad, Snack Cuisine American Keyword Candied Walnuts Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Cook Time 1 hour hour Setting up Time 30 minutes minutes Total Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes Servings 16 ounces Chelsea Lords Calories 244kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $6.27 Ingredients▢ 1 pound (16 oz.) walnut halves and pieces (4 cups)▢ 1/2 cup white sugar▢ 1/2 cup light brown sugar lightly packed▢ 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon▢ 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (reduce if using table salt)▢ 1 large egg whites (discard egg yolk or reserve for another recipe)▢ 1/2 tablespoon EACH: vanilla extract and waterUS - Metric USMetric InstructionsPREP: Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line an extra-large sheet pan (or 2 sheet pans) with parchment paper (or a Silpat liner) and set aside. EGG WHITES, VANILLA, AND WATER: In a very large bowl, whisk egg whites, vanilla, and water with a fork until frothy. Toss walnuts in egg white mixture until well coated. SUGARS, CINNAMON, AND SALT: Add white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to egg/walnut mixture. Stir gently to coat all walnuts until well covered. Spread coated walnuts in a single layer onto a baking sheet. Make sure nuts are not overlapping. BAKE: Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, flipping and stirring walnuts every 15 minutes. Allow walnuts to stand for 30 minutes up to an hour to fully cool and solidify. Video Recipe NotesSTORAGE: Keep at room temperature for 2 weeks. For longer storage, place in a sealed, airtight container in a cool, dark area for up to a month. Alternatively, freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. When thawing, remove from the bag and let sit at room temperature to prevent softening or stickiness. Nutritional information is calculated for a one-ounce serving. Nutrition FactsServing: 1ounce | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
Reduced amounts of dry flavors,but kept liquids(egg whites) same for a crunchier texture. I also raised oven temp 20 degrees for 1/2 cooking time. Waiting for them to finish now! Reply
