Maple Glazed Walnuts

By Cindy Pawlcyn
Total Time
10 Mins
Serves
8
Meal
Snack
Course
Desserts

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.

Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
5 Mins
Total Time
10 Mins
Calories
200
Total Fat
16
Polyunsaturated Fat
12
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
40
Carbohydrates
12
Dietary Fiber
2
Protein
4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups California walnut

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Stir in maple syrup, vanilla and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the walnuts and stir, coating them in the maple syrup mixture until sauce is syrupy and walnuts are well-coated.
  4. 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.
  5. Let cool about 30 minutes. Serve or store in airtight container in the refrigerator.