Maple Candied Walnuts with Cinnamon and Sea Salt

Maple Candied Walnuts with Cinnamon and Sea Salt

DESCRIPTION

Sweet meets savory in this easy to prepare snack. With natural flavor from maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon, the kids will love whipping up these flavored walnuts for snack time.

Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
18
Serving Size
1/3 Cup
Meal
Snack
Course
Snack

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
300 cal
Total Fat
26 g
Saturated Fat
8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
12.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.035 g
Cholesterol
25 mg
Sodium
400 mg
Carbohydrates
15 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Total Sugars
11 g
Protein
4 g
Calcium
40 mg
Iron
1 mg
Potassium
150 mg

Ingredients

  • 4 cups walnut halves (about 1 pound)

  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 cup pure maple syrup

  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread walnuts in an even layer and toast for 10 minutes or until fragrant; let cool.

  2. Stir together salt and cinnamon in a small bowl.

  3. Place maple syrup, butter and vanilla in a large deep skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes or until reduced to 2/3 cup. Stir in walnuts and reduce heat to low; toss well to coat evenly with maple mixture.

  4. Remove from heat and sprinkle salt mixture over walnuts; stir until evenly coated. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

  5. Remove from heat and sprinkle salt mixture over walnuts; stir until evenly coated. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.