Best 10 Ilas Candied Walnuts Recipes

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If you're looking for a delectable treat that's both sweet and crunchy, look no further than candied walnuts. These delectable morsels are perfect for snacking, baking, and even topping salads. Making candied walnuts at home may seem daunting, but with the right recipe, it's surprisingly easy. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating the best recipe for candied walnuts, ensuring that you end up with a delicious and addictive snack that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED WALNUTS



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You can top anything from a salad to ice cream with these or just eat them as is. These I made for Heathers Sweet Potato recipe #91021. Check it out it's yummy!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons butter
1 -2 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • In a heavy bottom pan heat to medium high heat.
  • Place nuts and butter, when butter is melted and nuts are coated with the butter sprinkle sugar and cinnamon if wanted over nuts stirring till carmelized.
  • Pour out on parchment paper separate nuts and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1017.6, Fat 99.3, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 205.2, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 15.7, Protein 18.1

ILA'S CANDIED WALNUTS



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Make and share this Ila's Candied Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 lb

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup cold water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lb shelled walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a skillet except walnuts. Simmer for 4 minutes or until mixture spins small thread from spoon.
  • Remove from heat and stir in walnuts. Continue stirring until syrup forms a sugar coating over the walnuts. Gently separate nuts while cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3758.5, Fat 295.9, SaturatedFat 27.8, Sodium 1756.5, Carbohydrate 264.5, Fiber 31.6, Sugar 212.2, Protein 69.2

CANDIED WALNUT SALAD



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Originally from one of the American Diabetes Association cookbooks, I made changes to make it tastier. Deliciously tangy with crunchy sweetness throughout! For a healthier version, use margerine instead of butter and only 1/4 cup walnuts. Also, split the salad into 4 servings.

Provided by LoydaP

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 cups mixed baby greens

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small bowl combine butter and brown sugar. Microwave on high 30 seconds or until butter and sugar have dissolved.
  • Toss walnuts in the butter/sugar mix. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake 15-20 minutes or until beginning to brown.
  • In salad bowl, make the dressing by combining vinegar, oil, and mustard.
  • Gently toss greens in dressing.
  • Allow walnuts to cool 10-15 minutes, then toss with greens.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 50, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 9.4, Protein 3.1

MAPLE-CANDIED WALNUTS



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A hint of maple and cinnamon gives these candy-coated walnuts just the right amount of sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt
2 cups walnuts (6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer (mixture should be frothy), about 3 minutes. Add walnuts, and toss to coat using a rubber spatula. Cook, stirring, until sauce is syrupy and bubbly, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer walnut mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and spread into a single layer. Bake until walnuts are caramelized, about 10 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack. Stir, and let stand until cool and hardened, about 30 minutes.

DAWN'S CANDIED WALNUTS



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These walnuts are a special treat for Christmas, and are well worth the time it takes to make them.

Provided by Dawn Timmerman

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound walnut halves
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet. Roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the nuts start to turn brown and the smell of roasting nuts fills the kitchen.
  • Stir together sugar, cinnamon, salt, and milk in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 236 degrees F (113 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla immediately. .
  • Add walnuts to sugar syrup, and stir to coat well. Spoon nuts onto waxed paper, and immediately separate nuts with a fork. Cool, and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 39.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

CANDIED WALNUTS



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Turn ordinary walnuts into a taste sensation with this simple candied walnuts recipe that's prepared on the stovetop. With plenty of brown sugar and a hint of pepper, the crunchy candied walnuts are a nice complement to a fruit and cheese tray. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, combine the oil, vinegar and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Add walnuts and cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. , Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is melted, 2-4 minutes. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ASIAN COLESLAW WITH CANDIED WALNUTS



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This colorful coleslaw with shredded jicama is tossed with a citrus and ginger dressing then topped with candied walnuts.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded jicama
½ cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
½ cup Kikkoman Lime Ponzu
6 tablespoons sesame oil
¼ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon grated ginger
1 cup walnuts
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together cabbage, jicama, carrots and cilantro. Whisk together ponzu, sesame oil, orange juice and ginger; pour over cabbage mixture and toss together. Sprinkle with candied walnuts.
  • To make candied walnuts, place 1 cup walnuts and 1/2 cup sugar in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and turns light brown. Toss to coat walnuts. Remove skillet from heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Spread walnuts on aluminum foil to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 735.6 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

SUPER EASY CANDIED WALNUTS



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My daughter Kelleigh learned this recipe at culinary school. They are quite addictive just plain or you can use them in salads. This is definitely a recipe that you should go out and buy parchment paper for as it will make your life easier in the clean up!

Provided by AcadiaTwo

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups walnuts
1 cup honey
1 cup butter (sliced)

Steps:

  • PreHeat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • On a cookie sheet "with sides" place a piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan.
  • Add walnuts and spread out into one layer.
  • Drizzle honey over all of the nuts.
  • Add slices of butter and spread equally over top of the honey & nuts.
  • Bake for 5 minutes or until butter and honey melts.
  • Remove from oven and stir nut mixture, then flatten uniformly coated nuts.
  • Bake for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven and stir nut mixture, then flatten uniformly coated nuts.
  • Remove from oven and flatten nuts letting them cool.
  • When cooled, about 10-15 minutes later, break them up.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.8, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 136.8, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 24, Protein 4.7

CANDIED WALNUTS



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Make and share this Candied Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SUSIE IN MISSOURI

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups walnuts
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Dump in crockpot on hight for 1 hour.
  • Mix with wooden spoon.
  • Lay out on aluminum foil for 15 min to cool.

EASY CANDIED WALNUTS



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These are a must to make for the holidays (or anytime) they are so simple to make! These can be made up to 4 days ahead and store in an airtight container. Can double the recipe. To spice the nuts up add in a pinch of cayenne pepper and about 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in with the sugar and salt, but that is only optional. Make certain to generously spray the baking sheet with cooking spray, I use recipe #78579

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces walnuts (halves or large pieces, about 2 cups)
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Set oven to 325°F.
  • Generously spray a baking/cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the walnuts with sugar and salt, then drizzle the corn syrup over and toss with two forks to coat.
  • Spread the nuts on the baking sheet (some nuts will stick together).
  • Bake until the nuts are a deep golden and the sugar mixture is bubbling, stirring occasionally to break up lumps (this should take about 15 minutes of baking time).
  • Cool completely on the baking sheet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 912.3, Fat 74.2, SaturatedFat 7, Sodium 1191.6, Carbohydrate 60.9, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 26.9, Protein 17.3

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Walnuts: Use fresh, plump walnut halves for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the Walnuts: Toasting the walnuts before candying them enhances their flavor and makes them more crispy.
  • Use a Large Saucepan: To allow the walnuts enough room to be coated in the sugar syrup, use a large saucepan.
  • Stir Continuously: Stir the walnuts constantly while they are cooking in the sugar syrup to prevent them from burning.
  • Let the Walnuts Dry: After coating the walnuts in the sugar syrup, let them dry completely before storing them to prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Candied walnuts are a delicious, versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own, added to desserts, or used as a topping for salads, yogurt, or ice cream. They are also a great gift idea for friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious candied walnuts at home. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack or a special ingredient for your next dessert, give candied walnuts a try!

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