Introducing Santa’s Spiced Walnuts, a delightful recipe perfect for spreading joy during the Christmas season or any time you’re craving a sweet and nutty treat! These aromatic walnuts are infused with the warmth of festive spices, making them a delightful snack or a thoughtful homemade gift 🎅🌰.
Recipe Title: Santa’s Spiced Walnuts
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Category: Fruit
Keywords: Nuts, Christmas, Sweet, <30 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 937.8
- Fat Content: 74g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 2.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 66.1g
- Fiber Content: 8g
- Sugar Content: 53g
- Protein Content: 17.3g
Recipe Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1/4 cup | Water |
1 cup | Sugar |
1/4 tsp | Nutmeg |
1/4 tsp | Ginger |
1 tsp | Cinnamon |
1 cup | Walnuts |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Spiced Mixture:
- In a large skillet, combine water, sugar, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon. 🍯✨
- Place the skillet over medium heat and allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves completely. 🥄
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Thicken the Mixture:
- Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly. This will create a flavorful syrup that will coat the walnuts beautifully. 🌟🔥
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Add the Walnuts:
- Once the syrup has thickened, add the walnuts to the skillet. Stir well to ensure that each walnut is evenly coated with the spiced mixture. 🌰🍬
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Spread and Cool:
- Spread the coated walnuts out onto a flat surface lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Ensure that the walnuts are spread out in a single layer, allowing them to cool evenly. 🌈❄️
- Use a fork or spatula to separate any clumps of walnuts, ensuring that they don’t stick together as they cool. This step is crucial for achieving perfectly crunchy and evenly coated walnuts. 🍴💫
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Enjoy or Gift:
- Once cooled, these Santa’s Spiced Walnuts are ready to enjoy! Serve them as a festive snack at holiday gatherings, or package them up in decorative jars or bags to give as thoughtful homemade gifts to friends and family. 🎁🎄
These Santa’s Spiced Walnuts are guaranteed to fill your home with the cozy aroma of holiday spices and delight your taste buds with their irresistible sweet and nutty flavor. Whether you’re making them for yourself or sharing them with loved ones, this recipe is sure to spread joy and cheer with every crunchy bite! 🥰✨