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    Glazed Walnuts

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    Candied or glazed walnuts are delicious and simple to make! They are a combination of sweet, crunchy, and that delicious walnut flavor that everyone loves!

    The cinnamon flavor reminds me of fall, but these are a treat perfect all throughout the year!

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    I hope you love these glazed walnuts as much as me!
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    This recipe for candied walnuts is easy, quick, and there is no standing over a stove worrying about burning the sugar!

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    I’ve tried many different ways to make candied walnuts and most times it left much to be desired.  Whether it was the sugar burning or the glaze not coating the walnuts very well, I wasn’t going to stop until I had a winning recipe!

    holding a candied walnuts
    Perfectly coated and delicious!

    What ingredients do you need?

    • Walnuts- I like to use walnut halves. Buying nuts from a bulk store like Sam’s or Costco is a good way to go, or watch for sales at a store like Sprouts where you scoop them from a bin.
    • Corn Syrup- I like to use light corn syrup which has a more vanilla flavor but you can use dark corn syrup too which has a more robust molasses flavor.
    • Brown Sugar- light or dark
    • Cinnamon- optional but definitely recommend
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    I love how simple these walnuts are!

    How to make glazed walnuts?

    • Mix together white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon (if using) and corn syrup.
    • Add in walnuts and coat them thoroughly with the sugar mixture.
    • Place on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 15 minutes at 325F. Make sure to stir them halfway through cooking.
    • Once done baking, allow to cool and then eat up!
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    These candied walnuts are perfect for salads, as a quick snack, or to take to a get together!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long do candied walnuts keep?

    Store candied walnuts in an air tight container. They will last a week at room temperature, 3 weeks in the fridge, or 2 months in the freezer.

    Can you make candied walnuts without corn syrup, and refined sugar?

    Yep. It’s super easy to make these a little healthier! Just add 2 tablespoon maple syrup to 1 tb coconut sugar. Toss in 1 cup of walnuts. Bake for 10 minutes at 325°F, stirring at the 5-minute mark. Let cool and enjoy!

    Can you freeze candied walnuts?

    Yep! To freeze just store in an airtight container or ziploc bag. Frozen candied walnuts will last up to 2 months in the freezer.

    What’s your favorite way to eat these candied walnuts? As a topping for ice cream with caramel sauce, in a salad, or just as is?

    Let me know in the comments below!

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    The perfect tasty snack!

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    Glazed Walnuts

    Author: Lisa
    This glazed walnut recipe is delicious and easy to make! In 15 minutes, you’ll have this tasty treaty ready for any get together, dinner, or snack!
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 14 mins
    Total Time 19 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups walnuts
    • ¼ cup corn syrup
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a microwave safe bowl combine corn syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon. (¼ cup corn syrup, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.)
      sugar mixture before heating
    • Microwave mixture for 30 seconds. It should thinner and more liquid.
      sugar mixture after melting
    • Add in the walnuts and stir until they are well coated.
      mixing walnuts in sugar mixture
    • Spread the coated walnuts on the prepared baking sheet in a nice even layer.
      walnuts on baking sheet before baking
    • Bake for 7 minutes, stir and then continue baking for another 7 minutes.
      walnuts in bakings heet after baking halfway
    • Let walnuts cool before eating, then enjoy!
      walnuts on baking sheet after baking

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • For extra flavor toast your walnuts for 5 minutes in the oven before coating them in the sugar mixture.
    • Storage: Store candied walnuts in an airtight container. They will last a week at room temperature, 3 weeks in the fridge, or 2 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tbsCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword candied walnuts, glazed walnuts
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    Post updated 5/24/2021

    This recipe was originally part of my Hearthstone inspired Menu as candied walnut sprites. For more info about Hearthstone go here.

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    1. Kathy Whitley

      June 25, 2022 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Can you use this same recipe with other types of nuts? Such as hazelnuts?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        June 26, 2022 at 12:31 am

        I am not sure about hazelnuts, you'd definitely want to remove the skin of the hazelnut prior to trying. If you try please let me know how it turns out! Pecans would work fine though.

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