Candied Maple Walnuts
Candied Maple Walnuts are a sweet, crunchy, and wholesome snack made with just a few simple ingredients. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, they are perfect as a holiday treat, salad topper, or everyday snack.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw walnut halves
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the walnut halves to the dry skillet and toast for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Pour in the maple syrup and stir to evenly coat the walnuts.
- Add cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla extract if using.
- Continue stirring as the syrup bubbles and thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
- When the syrup has mostly evaporated and the walnuts are glossy and sticky, remove from heat.
- Transfer the walnuts to a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate, spreading them out to prevent clumping.
- Let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.Substitute cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice for a seasonal twist.Try with a mix of nuts like pecans and almonds.Bake at 325°F for 15–20 minutes as an alternative method.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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