Description
These maple candied walnuts are a delightful sweet and crunchy snack or topping, made by coating walnuts in pure maple syrup, sugar, and vanilla, then baked to caramelized perfection. Perfect for salads, desserts, or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
Scale
Walnuts
- 2 cups walnuts
Maple Syrup Mixture
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) to prepare for baking the candied walnuts.
- Prepare Syrup Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together the maple syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Coat Walnuts: Add the 2 cups of walnuts to the syrup mixture and toss thoroughly to coat each walnut evenly with the maple mixture.
- Bake Walnuts: Spread the coated walnuts evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even caramelization and to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the walnuts from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. The nuts will harden as they cool, becoming crisp and candied, ready to serve or store.
Notes
- Stir occasionally during baking to prevent burning and ensure even coating.
- Allow the walnuts to cool completely before handling for best texture.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crispness.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
