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Candied Walnuts

a bowl of homemade candied walnuts made with brown sugar, butter, salt and cayenne
  • Serves:  8
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, (optional)
  • 1 cup roughly chopped walnuts, about 4 ounces

Method

  1. Place a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on a flat work surface.

  2. Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, brown sugar, salt, 2 teaspoons of water and cayenne, if using. Cook, stirring often, until the butter melted, sugar dissolves and mixture begins bubbling, about 2 minutes. Stir in the walnuts and cook, stirring, until coated and sticky, about 1 to 2 minutes.

  3. Transfer the candied walnuts to the parchment paper or mat and spread out into a single layer. Allow the walnuts to cool completely.

  4. Before serving, break the walnuts apart. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.