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Candied Walnuts

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup walnuts (about 3 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine walnuts and all remaining ingredients in medium bowl; toss to coat. Spread nut mixture on prepared baking sheet (some nuts may clump together). Bake until nuts are deep golden and sugar mixture is bubbling, stirring occasionally to break up clumps, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container.)

TagsCandyDessertWalnutNutSnackDairy FreeGluten FreeVegetarianMake AheadEasyQuick30 Minutes or LessOven BakeChristmasFallBon Appétit
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