Wet Walnuts in Syrup
Description
Wet Walnuts are flavorful gems that are not just a snacking delight – they’re a versatile ingredient that can elevate your culinary game.
Ingredients
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2 cups California walnuts, coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt (fine)
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1 cup honey
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1 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup whole milk
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION
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Warm olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly golden brown—about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and remove from heat.
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Place honey, brown sugar, milk, and butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil for five minutes, stirring frequently, reducing heat to prevent from boiling over as needed. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract.
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Cool for 5 minutes then pour over nuts. Store in a jar in the refrigerator, but serve at room temperature. Keeps indefinitely.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 290 cal
- Total Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: .1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Total Sugars: 36 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 42 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 122 mg