Candied Walnuts

This is a super easy recipe that turns yer average wally-nut into a wonderfully tasty little munchable. 

And you can do so much with them.  I've used candied walnuts as filler on many a party tray.  I've added them to Christmas gift baskets, wrapped in cellophane and tied with a ribbon.  I put them out on tables in small bowls surrounded with holiday chocolate kisses and other brightly colored candies.  You could use them as topping on a cake, or atop brownies or muffins or pancakes.  I have a chocolate bar recipe that I'm planning to make for this weekend that calls for a layer of nuts.  Guess what I'll be using!

Warning:  They are highly addictive.  Betcha can't eat just one!!

Candied Walnuts

1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 - 1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp milk
5-6 cups walnuts, halves

Put sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and milk in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat slightly and continue to stir at a low boil for 1 minute. 

Place walnuts in a large bowl.  Slowly pour sugar mixture over the nuts.  Stir until the walnuts are completely covered and mixture begins to "sugar". 

Place on a sheet of wax paper and allow to dry and harden fully.  If stored in an air-tight container, the walnuts should last a good long while. 

Enjoy!

Comments

[Nancy]

These sound just heavenly! I'm going to try some to include in a couple of gift baskets...and a bunch for me, er, us, too! :) Happy Holidays, Christine. :)

[Deputyheadmistress]

The recipe carnival is up and this recipe is in it. Thanks for entering!
http://heartkeepercommonroom.blogspot.com/2006/12/carnival-of-recipes.html

[Elizabeth]

As I sit here eating cashews and drinking tea, I am dreaming of candied walnuts. How wonderful do those sound! Yum!