Candied Walnuts with a Kick
Candied Walnuts with a Kick Makes 2 ½ cups Ingredients • • • • • •
1 tbsp agave nectar ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder 2 tbsp honey 2 ½ cups raw, unsalted walnut halves or pieces 2 tbsp water Sea salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. Put agave nectar, honey, Chinese five-spice, and water in a medium sized saucepan. Mix ingredients well. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat and add walnuts. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates. 3. Transfer the walnuts to the baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer. Place tray of walnuts in oven and bake for 10 – 12 minutes. Stir walnuts after 5 minutes. 4. Remove walnuts from oven, season with light sprinkle of sea salt and allow to cool. Brian’s Tips • • •
Store candied walnuts in an airtight container for up to 1 month at room temperature (doubtful they will last that long!). These walnuts make a great snack or dessert in moderation. Try them on top of your favorite salad. You may substitute almonds or pecans for the walnuts or prepare a mixture of several different nuts.
1 tbsp agave nectar ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder 2 tbsp honey 2 ½ cups raw, unsalted walnut halves or pieces 2 tbsp water Sea salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. Put agave nectar, honey, Chinese five-spice, and water in a medium sized saucepan. Mix ingredients well. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat and add walnuts. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates. 3. Transfer the walnuts to the baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer. Place tray of walnuts in oven and bake for 10 – 12 minutes. Stir walnuts after 5 minutes. 4. Remove walnuts from oven, season with light sprinkle of sea salt and allow to cool. Brian’s Tips • • •
Store candied walnuts in an airtight container for up to 1 month at room temperature (doubtful they will last that long!). These walnuts make a great snack or dessert in moderation. Try them on top of your favorite salad. You may substitute almonds or pecans for the walnuts or prepare a mixture of several different nuts.
