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.
Total Time
Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
5 Mins
Total Time
10 Mins
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
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.