Makes 4 cups of walnuts or enough for 2 or 4 gifts
These walnuts make a great take-away for party guests. They're easy to package in small bags tied up with pretty ribbon. Enjoy them sprinkled on salads, French toast or oatmeal. Package for gift giving with our downloadable gift tag.
Ingredients
4 cups shelled walnuts
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon chile powder or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
Method
Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine butter, syrup, water, salt, cinnamon and chili powder in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Mix in walnuts and stir to evenly coat. Spread nuts in a single layer on baking sheet. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake 45 minutes to an hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed or parchment paper to cool. Store in an airtight container or package for gift giving.
Nutrition
Per serving (about 1oz/29g-wt.): 160 calories (130 from fat), 14g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 7g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 3g protein
Tags: Gifts, Make Ahead, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Wheat Free
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