Best 7 Mint Candied Walnuts Recipes

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When it comes to delightful treats, it's hard to resist the allure of mint candied walnuts. These delectable gems offer a harmonious balance of sweet and minty flavors, making them the perfect accompaniment to desserts, salads, or simply enjoyed as a standalone snack. Whether you're a novice cook looking to impress your guests or an experienced chef seeking to expand your culinary repertoire, this article will guide you through the art of creating mouthwatering mint candied walnuts.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

5 MINUTE CANDIED WALNUTS



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Toss these caramelized walnuts into your salad, over popcorn, or straight into your mouth. Crunch. Crunch. I love this easy method of making the candied nuts where everything goes into the pan at once. Other methods I've tried left me with globs of candy on the nuts rather than a more even coating. It also roasts the nuts at the same time so you don't have to pre-toast them, then add them back to the pan to be coated, blah, blah. Who needs extra steps? It seriously takes about 5 minutes on the stove and 5 minutes to cool. P.S. This recipe can easily be doubled.

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup walnut halves/pieces (you can also use this recipe for candied pecans)
1/4 cup white granulated sugar ((not coarse sugar))
1 Tbsp unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 Tbsp butter.
  • Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently so your mixture doesn't burn (especially towards the end). When the sugar mixture starts melting, stir constantly until all sugar is melted and nuts are coated.
  • Transfer immediately onto a sheet of parchment paper and separate the nuts right away. Using two spatulas will make this task go faster. You don't want to give the nuts a chance to turn into a wad of inseparable delicious goodness unless you are the only person who will be enjoying the wad ;). Seriously, move quickly from the time the nuts are coated until they are separated out on the parchment paper.
  • Once the coating hardens (5-7 minutes), you can transfer them to a bowl and enjoy!

MINT CANDIED WALNUTS



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

Provided by LisaCooks

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon corn syrup
6 large marshmallows
4 drops peppermint extract
2 1/2 cups walnut halves

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except walnuts in heavy saucepan.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until candy thermometer reachers 235°.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix in walnuts.
  • Turn walnuts out onto waxed paper and quickly separate.
  • Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 62.3, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 23.7, Protein 4.5

CINNAMON-SUGARED WALNUTS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups walnut pieces
Canola oil, for coating the foil
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread the walnuts out on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 5 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a bowl. Lightly coat the aluminum foil with canola oil.
  • In a second bowl, combine the corn syrup, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine, breaking up any lumps of cinnamon. Add the walnuts and toss to coat thoroughly. Pour the walnuts onto the oiled baking sheet.
  • Bake, stirring occasionally, until the walnuts are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Sprinkle over desserts, or serve with cheese or as a snack.

STRAWBERRY-MINT SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS



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Add a bit of sweet-and-spicy crunch to your next salad with the spiced nuts in this delicious side salad recipe. Our Strawberry-Mint Salad with Candied Walnuts contains a variety of flavors and is sure to become a new family favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, 1-12 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup walnut halves
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 tsp. garam masala
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
4 cups loosely packed mixed baby salad greens
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup slivered red onions
2 Tbsp. slivered fresh mint
1/4 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Cook first 6 ingredients in skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until sugar is completely dissolved and nuts are evenly coated with sugar syrup, stirring constantly.
  • Spread onto waxed paper-covered baking sheet; cool completely.
  • Toss salad greens with remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add nuts; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh walnuts for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the walnuts before candying them to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the sugar from burning.
  • Stir the walnuts constantly while they are candying to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Cook the walnuts until they are evenly coated in sugar and have a glossy appearance.
  • Let the walnuts cool completely before storing them.
  • Store the walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Candied walnuts are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a topping for desserts, salads, and yogurt. They are also a great gift for friends and family. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own candied walnuts at home using the recipes provided in this article. These candied walnuts are not only a delicious snack, but also a beautiful addition to any dessert table. They are perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, and bake sales. If you are looking for a unique and flavorful gift, candied walnuts are a great option. They are sure to be appreciated by anyone who receives them.

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