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candied nuts

(1 rating)
Dinerdash avatar
Recipe by
Liz Engelbert
@Dinerdash
Las Vegas, NV

The original recipe was for walnuts but for many years now I have also made candied pecans. These are so much better than store bought and much cheaper. I use them in salads, cake decorating and just snacking.

(1 rating)
yield 2 1/2- 3 cups
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For candied nuts

  • 2 1/2-3 c
    nuts (walnuts, pecans..)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon (rounded)
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make candied nuts

  • 1
    Place a single layer of nuts on a cookie sheet. Bake for 5-10 minutes at 325 degrees (do not burn).
  • 2
    While nuts are warming add sugar, water and cinnamon in into a lightly sprayed thick bottom 2 quart or larger pan. Stir constantly to a boil over medium high heat to a soft ball stage, (235 degrees on a candy thermometer).
  • 3
    Remove from heat.
  • 4
    Add vanilla and butter, stir.
  • 5
    Add warmed nuts and stir until all nuts are coated.
  • 6
    Pour onto a greased (or sprayed) cookie sheet spreading out to a single layer; let cool.
  • 7
    When cool to touch separate. Cool completely. Re-separate and place in an airtight glass container.
  • 8
    NOTE: My times are approximate as the weather and altitude will affect how long it takes to get to a softball stage. Also, I gave the nut variance because again the weather affects how much syrup there is to coat the nuts.
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