Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts: Sweet & Simple

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These Candied Walnuts With Brown Sugar are crunchy and sweet, a perfect accompaniment to any salad or tasty dessert option that’s easy to make and enjoy.

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Candied walnuts

Ever find yourself wanting to elevate a simple salad, snack, or dessert? Candied walnuts with brown sugar are your answer. They bring a mix of sweetness, crunch, and sophistication to just about any dish.

The best part? They’re incredibly easy to make. We’re talking zero prep time and only 3 minutes of cooking. It doesn’t get any easier than this.

The first time I made these was for a spinach blueberry salad that really needed some extra crunch. I thought it would be time consuming to make my own walnuts, but I was definitely wrong. Now I make them all the time and always have them on hand to add to my lunch salads.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Candied walnuts
  • Walnuts – I like to use walnut pieces, but you can make full walnuts as well, just personal preference.
  • Brown sugar – Use light or dark brown sugar – also a personal preference.
  • Butter – I use salted butter to give them a little extra savory kick.

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or a silicon mat
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

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Candied walnuts

Candied Walnuts with Brown Sugar

These Candied Walnuts use brown sugar to make them crunchy and sweet, a perfect accompaniment to any salad or tasty dessert option that's easy to make and enjoy.
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Cook Time: 3 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 1 Cup
Calories: 1075kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (117 g) walnuts
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
  • Heat butter in a pan over medium heat until butter is completely melted.
  • Add brown sugar and walnuts to the pan and stir with a spatula.
  • Continue cooking, stirring regularly, until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 3 minutes).
  • Transfer the candied walnuts to the baking sheet and spread them into a single layer, not touching.
  • Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1075kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 88g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 56g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 4mg

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