Easy Candied Walnuts
Learn how to make candied walnuts from scratch with egg white, spices and of course sugar. Baked in the oven for a crunchy, caramelized coating!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups whole walnut halves
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg white until foamy. Add sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg and cayenne and stir until well combined. Add the walnuts and fold into the egg mixture until they are evenly coated, then add the melted butter and toss to coat.
- Spread the nuts into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool until crisp.
Notes
Storage: Once completely cool, store candied walnuts in a glass jar in the pantry or in the fridge. They will last for a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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