CHOCOLATE-CARAMELIZED MACADAMIA NUTS

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Chocolate-Caramelized Macadamia Nuts image

These sweet, crunchy morsels are perfect to give as gifts over the holidays.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups whole macadamia nuts (about 9 ounces)
1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar

Steps:

  • Place granulated sugar and macadamia nuts in a 4-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the sugar melts and begins to recrystallize and the nuts become white and coated with sugar, about 12 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a baking sheet, and set aside until cool enough to handle. Separate the nuts, and let cool completely.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Using a fork, dip the sugared nuts in the melted chocolate, coating completely. Place on a lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate has set.
  • Coat nuts a second time, as in step 2, with chocolate. Refrigerate until set.
  • Sift confectioners' sugar over a baking pan. Roll nuts in sugar. Transfer the sugar and the nuts to an airtight container, and store in a cool, dry place up to 1 week.

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