Candied walnuts make a delicious snack, topping for salads, addition to a charcuterie board, or an edible gift for the holidays.
ingredient
- 1 pound shelled walnuts, (4 cups)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Place the oven rack in the center position—Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk egg whites, water, and vanilla until very frothy medium peaks form. Immediately add walnuts and toss to coat. If egg whites lose volume and have liquid on the bottom of the bowl, lightly whisk again before adding the nuts.
- Add coated walnuts to the sugar and spice mixture. Use a spatula to toss and evenly coat.
- Spread on the lined baking sheet. Bake until the surface is dry and crisp, about 40 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely on the sheet pan until hardened.
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