Description
Honey Glazed Walnut brings sweet nutty comfort straight to your kitchen table. Cracking these candied gems takes just minutes, delivering a delightful snack that’ll have friends and family asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups walnuts
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Seasoning:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Warm a dry, non-stick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Pour 2 cups of walnuts into the pan and toast them for 6-7 minutes, stirring every 45 seconds until they turn golden and release a rich, nutty fragrance.
- Add ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt to the same skillet. Stir the ingredients continuously over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture becomes slightly syrupy.
- Carefully return the toasted walnuts to the honey mixture. Toss and coat your walnuts thoroughly, ensuring each nut gets a complete glaze. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Spread the glazed walnuts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Allow them to cool at room temperature for 20-25 minutes, which helps the glaze harden and create a crisp, sweet coating.
- Once completely cooled, separate any stuck clusters with your fingers. Transfer the honey glazed walnuts to an airtight container where they can be stored at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Toasting walnuts brings out their rich, deep flavor, so take care not to burn them during the initial dry-roasting stage.
- Watch the honey glaze closely while simmering, as it can quickly go from perfectly caramelized to burnt if left unattended.
- Spread the glazed walnuts carefully on parchment paper to prevent clumping and ensure each nut gets a crisp, even coating.
- For a healthier version, reduce the sugar and use a natural honey alternative like maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-9 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg