Description
Easy Candied Walnuts are a sweet and crunchy snack that you can make quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted walnut halves or pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sugar together, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- Once the butter is melted, add the walnuts, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to coat the walnuts evenly.
- Continue cooking and stirring frequently for 3–5 minutes, until the sugar fully melts and coats the walnuts.
- Immediately remove the skillet from the heat to prevent burning.
- Spread the walnuts onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, separating any clumps.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, or until the coating hardens.
Notes
- Watch carefully while cooking; sugar can burn quickly.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Great for topping salads, yogurt, oatmeal, or desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 132.54
- Sugar: 6.62 g
- Sodium: 73.22 mg
- Fat: 10.96 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.79 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.3 g
- Fiber: 1.01 g
- Protein: 2.25 g
- Cholesterol: 3.76 mg
Keywords: candied walnuts, easy recipe, sweet snack