If you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, maple walnut spice caramel candies are a great option. These delicious candies are made with a combination of maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, cream, walnuts, and spices, and they're sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step recipe for making these tasty candies, along with some tips for getting the best results.
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MAPLE-CANDIED WALNUTS
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
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.
MAPLE GLAZED WALNUTS
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield Six 1/3 cup servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat a dry skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the walnuts, maple syrup and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until syrup is caramelized and nuts are toasted, about 3 minutes. Let cool.
WALNUT CARAMEL TREATS
Better than visions of sugarplums, these triple-decker treats feature creamy caramel and nuts sandwiched between milk chocolate layers - a candy lover's dream come true!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line an ungreased 9-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt one package of chips and 2 tablespoons shortening; stir until smooth. Pour into a prepared pan. Refrigerate for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the caramels, water and remaining butter. Cook and stir until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in walnuts. Pour over chocolate layer. Refrigerate for 45 minutes. , In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt remaining chips and shortening. Spread over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. , Using foil, lift candy our of pan. Discard foil; cut candy into squares. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
WALNUT CARAMELS
My grandmother was the queen of care packages. The Christmas season didn't start until the mail carrier arrived with her anticipated box of goodies. These caramels are my father's favorite. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3-3/4 pounds (117 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 2 teaspoons butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine cubed butter, sugar, 1 cup cream and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Stir in remaining cream very slowly so that mixture does not stop boiling., Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook and stir until thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from heat; stir in walnuts and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm, about 5 hours or overnight., Using foil, lift candy out of pan; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.
Nutrition Facts :
MAPLE WALNUT SPICE CARAMEL CANDIES
For this recipe, you will need an accurate candy thermometer. You'll also need to cut three-inch square pieces of waxed paper or cellophane in which to wrap the caramels.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield Makes approximately 120
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Lightly brush bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet with oil. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides; lightly brush parchment with oil.
- Bring cream, sugar, butter, maple syrup, and corn syrup to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramel reaches 248 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes.
- Immediately remove caramel from heat, and stir in salt, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cayenne pepper, and walnuts. Pour caramel onto baking sheet, and let stand, uncovered, at room temperature at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
- Lifting by parchment overhang, transfer caramel to a large cutting board. Cut into 3/4-by-1 1/4-inch pieces; wrap each piece in waxed paper or cellophane.
CANADIAN MAPLE GLAZED WALNUTS
This recipe uses maple syrup and cinnamon to spice up walnuts. Simple to do and very good. Posted for ZWT4.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Canadian
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In an skillet or saucepan, stir together syrup, cinnamon, butter, and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture becomes brown and starts to thicken.
- Add vanilla, then nuts and toss until the nuts are covered evenly with glaze. Quickly spread and cool on wax paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1033.1, Fat 82.1, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 353.6, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 51.1, Protein 18
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help prevent the caramel from burning.
- Stir the caramel constantly: This will help prevent it from crystallizing.
- Don't overcook the caramel: It should be a deep amber color.
- Add the nuts and spices just before pouring the caramel onto the prepared baking sheet: This will prevent them from burning.
- Let the candies cool completely before breaking them apart: This will help prevent them from sticking together.
Conclusion:
Maple walnut spice caramel candies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these candies that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these candies a try!
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