Old-fashioned candied walnuts, just like the ones from the candy shop. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
Candied Walnuts
Dessert
Candy confections
Origin: Madagascar
Vanilla: Extract
Easy
Old-fashioned candied walnuts, just like the ones from the candy shop. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Cool
20 min
Total
33 min
Servings
8
Diet
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Ingredients
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servings
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- 2.0 cups (200.0 g)walnut halves
- ½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)water
- 1.0 tspground cinnamon
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large skillet, stir the sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add the nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until the syrup coats them and turns dry and sandy, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the vanilla (it sizzles).
- Spread on the parchment, separate the nuts, and cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Tips
- Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
- Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
- Storage: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make candied walnuts?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking, plus 20 minutes to cool. It makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
How should I store candied walnuts?
Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.
214
Calories / serving
16.3g
Fat
16.3g
Carbs
3.8g
Protein
13.2g
Sugar
Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1712 cal · 130g fat · 130g carbs · 30g protein · 106g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 214 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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- Moderate cycling 22 min·4.4 mi
- Swimming laps 30 min
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- Stair climbing 20 min·~1800 steps
- Dancing 35 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 22 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 50 min
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