Maple Candied Walnuts with Cinnamon and Sea Salt

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

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.

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Calories
300
Total Fat
26
Saturated Fat
8
Polyunsaturated Fat
12.3
Monounsaturated Fat
5.035
Cholesterol
25
Sodium
400
Carbohydrates
15
Dietary Fiber
1
Total Sugars
11
Protein
4
Calcium
40
Iron
1
Potassium
150

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.