Maple Glazed Walnuts
Description
A sweet snack…a tasty topping for salads…the perfect accompaniment for a bowl of oatmeal….the uses for a sweet candied walnut are endless. This recipe showcases how well walnuts and maple syrup pair.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups California walnut
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in maple syrup, vanilla and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Add the walnuts and stir, coating them in the maple syrup mixture until sauce is syrupy and walnuts are well-coated.
- Transfer walnuts to a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread them in a single layer. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, or until walnuts are caramelized.
- Let cool about 30 minutes. Serve or store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 200 cal
- Total Fat: 16 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g