Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Maple-Candied Walnuts 3.6 (106) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Sang An Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs Servings: 4 Yield: 2 cups A hint of maple and cinnamon gives these candy-coated walnuts just the right amount of sweetness. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ½ cup pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Coarse salt 2 cups walnuts (6 ounces) Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer (mixture should be frothy), about 3 minutes. Add walnuts, and toss to coat using a rubber spatula. Cook, stirring, until sauce is syrupy and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Transfer walnut mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and spread into a single layer. Bake until walnuts are caramelized, about 10 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack. Stir, and let stand until cool and hardened, about 30 minutes. Cook's Notes Nuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Rate it Print