Best Candied Orange Walnuts Recipes

ENDIVE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS, ORANGE CARAMEL DRESSING AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Arrange the walnuts on a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and place in the center of the oven. Toast until the nuts are golden brown, really toasted, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Spray a parchment paper-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray. In a large saute pan, heat the sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns a light amber color, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle the walnuts in a single layer over the caramel. Spray a rubber spatula with nonstick spray and stir the nuts, quickly but carefully, to coat with the caramel. Transfer the nuts from the pan onto the prepared baking sheet, sprinkling the nuts so they separate as they land on the parchment. Season with salt.
• To the pan with the residual caramel, add the vinegar and orange juice. Warm the pan, whisking until the caramel, vinegar and orange juice are well combined. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the mustard and oil. Adjust the seasoning.
• Arrange the endive and radicchio leaves in a single layer on a family-style large platter. Intersperse the orange segments and walnuts with the endive and radicchio. Season with salt to taste. Drizzle with all of the dressing. Top with the blue cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

CANDIED ORANGE WALNUTS

Steps:

• Bring sugar and orange juice to a rolling boil.
• Boil one minute.
• Add extract and walnuts.
• Stir well until evenly coated
• Pour walnuts onto wax paper.
• Let sit until dried.
• Store in airtight container.

CANDIED ORANGE WALNUTS (CONNIE'S)

Steps:

• 1. Recipe for making in the microwave:
• 2. Place sugar, corn syrup and butter in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high for approximately 30 seconds.
• 3. Add walnut pieces.
• 4. Cook on high, checking every 30 seconds until walnuts are amber in color.
• 5. Remove from microwave. Stir in extract.
• 6. Pour onto a cookie sheet and cool completely. Store in an airtight container in a cool place.
• 7. Recipe for on the stove:
• 8. Melt sugar, corn syrup and butter in a large shallow pan over medium heat until incorporated.
• 9. Add walnuts and cook stirring constantly for about 15 minutes or until amber in color.
• 10. Remove from stove and stir in extract.
• 11. Pour onto cookie sheet and cool completely.
• 12. Store in an airtight container in a cool place.