Easy Candied Walnuts
These Easy Candied Walnuts take just a few minutes to make and are delicious! Great salad topper or snack!
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- small frying pan
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp dark brown sugar packed
- 3 tsp water
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup walnuts
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine dark brown sugar, water, vanilla and salt.
- Over medium heat, add the walnuts to the frying pan and toast for 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. You'll know when they are done because you will smell a nutty aroma.
- Add the sugar mixture to the pan. Stir until all the walnuts are coated, about 15 seconds.
- Remove from heat and spread walnuts on parchment paper to cool.
- Once cooled, if needed break nuts apart. Place in an airtight container.
- Eat as a snack or add to your salad and enjoy!
