Spicy Candied Walnuts
Candied walnuts with a bit of gentle heat. These nuts are quick and easy to make and are ideal with a drink.
Servings 0
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Saute pan
Ingredients
- 454 grams walnuts (1 lb or 4 cups)
- 200 grams granulated sugar (1 cup)
- 118 ml water (1/2 cup)
- 72 grams sesame seeds (1/2 cup)
- 1-¼ tsp Cayenne pepper powder
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- In a large sauce pan over medium heat, combine the water and sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved then stir in the walnuts and bring to a boil.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sesame seeds, cayenne and salt and set aside.
- Once the mixture is boiling, stir in the sesame, cayenne, and salt and stir until the water is mostly evaporated. Lower the heat and continue to stir until the walnuts are golden brown and sandy, around 4 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Pour the walnuts onto the baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the nuts are golden brown with a sandy coating
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
- Break up any clusters and transfer to a bowl to serve.