Sunday, June 15, 2014

Candied Walnuts

This nut treat is so addictive. Every time I make this as a topping for the field green salad, it is hard for people to keep their hands off the nuts before it is on table. There are many ways to make this walnut candy treat. The Chinese recipe instructs to deep-fry the nuts and then coat with sugar. Some others cook sugar with water and then add the nuts. The sugar volume depends on the sweetness of the nuts that suits each individual. I love to have this for my snack, so I make it with as little sugar as is possible. I add a little kick with cayenne on the nuts. Store in an airtight container when it cools. As a warning to the weight conscious, as I said, it is an addictive snack!

Ingredients:
2 cups walnuts
2 tbs sugar
3 tbs honey
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp vanilla

Directions:
In a large sauté pan, add sugar, honey, salt, and coconut oil over medium heat.

 Stir until the sugar and honey dissolve.

Stir in walnuts and vanilla.

Continue cooking on low-medium heat until all the nuts are coated with sugar and oil (it should take about 3 to 5 minutes).

 

Careful do not let nuts burn. Turn heat off and let cool completely before placing in the airtight jar.

 
 

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