Caramelized Maple Walnuts are my latest addiction around here. Just pure maple syrup, walnuts and a few minutes of time in the skillet, and you’ve got delicious candied walnuts for a myriad of uses.
Caramelized Maple Walnuts: my newest addiction. Pure maple syrup makes a lovely candied walnut. Perfection in trail mix, salads, ice cream, oatmeal & more!
I’m already planning ahead for the holidays, and these Caramelized Maple Walnuts are the perfect fall treat. They make great nibbles at Thanksgiving and are perfect for mailing in holiday packages and tucking into Christmas stockings.
Pure maple syrup makes a lovely candied walnut. Perfection in trail mix, salads, ice cream, oatmeal & more! Perfect snack for your sweet tooth!
Course: Nuts
Prep Time: 5minutes
Total Time: 5minutes
Servings: 1 generous cup
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Place walnuts in medium skillet.
- Pour maple syrup on top and gently stir to coat.
- Cook over medium heat until bubbling, stirring every few minutes.
- Syrup will begin to caramelize after about five minutes or so. Watch closely.
- When syrup is sticking to walnuts and there’s not so much liquid left in the skillet, remove from heat.
- Quickly (and carefully!) place separately on parchment paper to harden.
- Once dry and hardened, store in airtight container until needed.