Maple-Candied Walnuts

Name: Maple-Candied Walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Coarse salt; 2 cups walnuts (6 ounces)

Recipe photo courtesy of Sang An

A hint of maple and cinnamon gives these candy-coated walnuts just the right amount of sweetness.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, June 2011

1 hour 10 mins 4 Makes 2 cups

Total Time Prep Servings Yield

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt
2 cups walnuts (6 ounces)

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.

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MS112736006

2 JAN, 2018

These were a hit! I disagree with the previous salt comment. I actually increased the salt from 3/4 t to 1 t. It would be flat without it. After tossing the walnuts I took them off the heat and continued to toss them in the coating as it cooled a little and thickened. This provided a better coating on the nuts. Right after baking, I tossed them by handfuls into some cinnamon sugar for a final pretty and delicious coating. I made these for Christmas and they were so popular I made another double batch! Really easy, too.
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bredf331

28 FEB, 2017

This would have been delicious but the salt ruined it!
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Ovlov119

8 JAN, 2013

Surprisingly quick and simple. Whipped this up with ingredients already on hand and then transferred to a baking sheet lined with wax paper rather than parchment. Not sure if that's why my oven was practically on fire when I took them out early, but they turned out beautifully and were a delicious addition to my normally bland and boring lunch salad. Easy clean-up, too!
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