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Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts

These Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts combine raw walnuts with a simple combination of an egg white plus water, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. These nuts are lightly sweetened but oh-so delicious!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword best candied walnuts recipe, candied walnuts
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 15 1/3 cup servings
Calories 229kcal
Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. walnuts - 5 cups
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  • Make the sweet mixture. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg white and water together. Then add the brown sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and whisk again.
    1 large egg white, 1 Tablespoon water, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Add walnuts. Add walnuts and stir with a spoon making sure the nuts are well covered.
    16 oz. walnuts
  • Prepare to bake. Spread the walnut mixture on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Smooth to all edges of the pan.
  • Bake. Bake the walnuts on 275 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove to cool.

Notes

These nuts make great gifts. Just pour into mason jar and tie some twine around it with a sweet little note.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg