Description
We usually make candied nuts in the oven, but when we're in a pinch, these 6-ingredient stovetop candied walnuts are ready in just 10 minutes! They add a delicious pop of sweetness and crunch to salads and charcuterie boards, or you can package them up in a jar as a DIY gift.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted walnuts
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
Line a small sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, stirring often, until the mixture is bubbling and the sugar has completely dissolved.
Stir in the walnuts. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the nuts start to stick together. You can stop at this point, or if you like a crunchy sugar coating, let them go for another minute or two, stirring continuously, until the sugar crystallizes.
Transfer the nuts to the prepared sheet pan and spread into an even layer. Let cool completely before using.
Notes
Store these nuts in a sealed container and they will keep for 3-4 weeks at room temperature. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months.
You can use this same method for other nuts, like pecans, peanuts, cashews or almonds.
For a variation, try adding in a pinch of cayenne for added spice, or dried rosemary for a savory kick. For extra warming spice flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg, ginger, allspice and/or cardamom.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 121
- Sugar: 6.6 g
- Sodium: 78.7 mg
- Fat: 9.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2.2 g