Candied Walnuts
These crunchy Candied Walnuts have just the right mix of sweet, salty, and toasty flavors. There are only a few basic ingredients required, and you can make a whole batch in less than an hour. They’re great on salads, served with a cheese board, or enjoyed straight from the jar as a snack.
Servings: 8 .25-cup servings
Calories: 242kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cups walnut halves
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg white with the water.
- Add the walnuts, sugar, and salt.
- Toss to coat, then spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.*
- Bake for 40 minutes, then cool completely.**
Notes
*It's a good idea to fish the walnuts out of the bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving behind any excess egg white.
**The walnuts will become more crisp as they cool.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg