How to make candied walnuts (Paleo)
Do you want to know how to make candied walnuts? Not only is this recipe Paleo, but it's also the best-candied walnuts I have ever had. Perfect salad topper or great on a cheese platter.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 969kcal
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water cold
- 2 cups walnut halves
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites and water together until foamy. Add the walnuts and toss to coat.
- Add coconut sugar and salt, and stir to combine. Spread nuts out on a parchment-lined baking tray in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring at the halfway mark.
- Let cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- If walnuts become soft and sticky, place them on a baking tray in a 325-degree oven for 5-10 minutes.
- Give walnuts space to breathe on the baking tray. This will allow the oven to make them nice and crunchy.
- Line the baking tray with parchment paper or Silpat. Nobody likes cleaning up a baking tray coated in baked-on sugar 🙁
- Spice things up. Try adding different spices like cinnamon, chili powder, or pumpkin pie spice.
- Allow nuts to cool completely. Candied walnuts become crunchy when cooled down to room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container. If you don't want sticky or soft nuts then trust me on this.
Nutrition
Calories: 969kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 76g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 55g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1308mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 3mg