Once the butter has melted stir the mixture constantly. This is important. Also, you want to scrape the sides and make sure that all the crystals are in the pan so they can melt.
When the sugar/butter mixture is even and caramelized, about five minutes in, mix everything one more time to get everything coated evenly.
Turn the mixture out onto a silicone baking sheet or parchment paper and let cool. Trust me on the cooling part these candied walnuts are hot and will burn you, don’t ask me how I know. Once they are cool break them apart and serve.
These never last too long at my house so you may want to think about making a double batch!
Quick Candied Walnuts
These walnuts make a quick treat and a pleasing snack.
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 270 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbs butter
Instructions
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Place butter, sugar and walnuts in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Once the butter has melted stir the mixture constantly until the sugar and butter mixture is no longer granular and has caramelized. This will take 4 to 5 minutes.
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When the mixture has caramelized stir a few more times to evenly coat the walnuts and then turn out onto a silicone dish or parchment paper to cool.
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When the walnuts have cooled break them apart before serving, or heck leave them in large clumps, it's up to you. They taste great either way!
Recipe Notes
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 4.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 270 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 23 g | 35 % |
| Saturated Fat 4 g | 19 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 14 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 8 mg | 3 % |
| Sodium 21 mg | 1 % |
| Potassium 131 mg | 4 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 16 g | 5 % |
| Dietary Fiber 2 g | 8 % |
| Sugars 13 g | |
| Protein 5 g | 10 % |
| Vitamin A | 2 % |
| Vitamin C | 1 % |
| Calcium | 2 % |
| Iron | 4 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |