Candied Walnuts

This candied walnuts recipe is lightly sweetened, so easy to make, and so delicious. You can change up the spices to make it more savory, the options are endless!

What you will need:

¼ cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp fine sea salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 egg white

1 tsp vanilla extract

4 cups (12 ounces) raw walnut halves

Directions:

Heat oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, sea salt, and cinnamon until combined.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg white and vanilla until combined. Add the walnuts and toss until they are evenly coated with the egg white mixture. Add the brown sugar mixture and toss until the walnuts are evenly coated.

Spread the walnuts out in an even layer on the baking sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and give the walnuts a quick stir. Return to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes. Remove and let cool for 10 minutes.

Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. 

Great as a snack or as a salad topper!

Enjoy!