Sure! Here’s a delightful recipe for Candied Walnuts that you’ll absolutely love, perfect for those with a sweet tooth or anyone looking for a crunchy snack to munch on. 🍬🥜
Candied Walnuts Recipe
Description: Make and share this Candied Walnuts recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
Recipe Category: Candy
Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Stove Top
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | White sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Sour cream |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 1/2 cups | Walnut halves |
Instructions:
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Combine sugars and sour cream: In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, and sour cream.
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Cook: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
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Boil: Continue to boil the mixture until it reaches the soft ball stage, which is around 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer. Alternatively, you can test if it’s ready by dropping a small amount into cold water – it should form a soft ball.
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Add flavor: Stir in the salt and vanilla extract, ensuring they are evenly mixed into the candy mixture.
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Coat walnuts: Pour the hot candy mixture over the walnut halves in a mixing bowl, making sure to coat them evenly.
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Mix: Gently mix the walnuts until they are evenly coated with the candy mixture.
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Spread out: Spoon the coated walnuts onto waxed paper, spreading them out in a single layer.
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Separate: Once spread out, separate the walnuts from each other, ensuring they don’t clump together as they cool.
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Cool: Allow the candied walnuts to cool and set at room temperature. This may take some time, so be patient!
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Store: Once completely dry, transfer the candied walnuts to an airtight container for storage.
These candied walnuts make for a delightful treat on their own, but they also make a wonderful addition to salads, desserts, or as a topping for ice cream. Enjoy the sweet crunchiness of these addictive snacks! 🌰✨
