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DAWN'S CANDIED WALNUTS



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These walnuts are a special treat for Christmas, and are well worth the time it takes to make them.

Provided by Dawn Timmerman

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound walnut halves
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
ΒΌ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet. Roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the nuts start to turn brown and the smell of roasting nuts fills the kitchen.
  • Stir together sugar, cinnamon, salt, and milk in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 236 degrees F (113 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla immediately. .
  • Add walnuts to sugar syrup, and stir to coat well. Spoon nuts onto waxed paper, and immediately separate nuts with a fork. Cool, and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 39.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

CANDIED WALNUTS



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These versatile nuts go beautifully with fresh or aged goat cheese, blue cheese or gruyere.

Provided by Laura Werlin

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 ounces walnuts (about one heaping cup; don't use pieces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium sized bowl, mix together the sugar, cayenne and salt.
  • Bring a small saucepan of water to boil. Add the walnuts and blanch them for 3 minutes. Drain well and then immediately roll the walnuts in the sugar mixture until thoroughly coated. The sugar will melt slightly. Transfer the walnuts to a baking sheet or pan and bake, stirring occasionally, until they are a deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully because the sugar can burn easily. Let cool completely before serving.

CANDIED WALNUTS



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Turn ordinary walnuts into a taste sensation with this simple candied walnuts recipe that's prepared on the stovetop. With plenty of brown sugar and a hint of pepper, the crunchy candied walnuts are a nice complement to a fruit and cheese tray. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, combine the oil, vinegar and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Add walnuts and cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. , Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is melted, 2-4 minutes. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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