Deliciously sweet and crunchy, candied nuts are perfect for sprinkling over pancakes, porridge, cakes and more. And I’m going to show you how to make them quickly and easily, in under 10 minutes!
Candied nuts can be one of those fabulous, versatile little snacks that can be eaten on their own, or added to another dish to take it to the next level. I’ve candied walnuts in this recipe, but it works just as well for making candied pecans. Walnuts and pecans both have lots of little places for the sugar to stick to and caramelise, making them both perfect for my Easy Candied Nuts.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE QUICK AND EASY CANDIED NUTS
- 1 cup of nuts
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of butter
EQUIPMENT
- medium size saucepan
- silicone spatula
- lined baking tray
- 2 forks
HOW TO USE CANDIED NUTS
The sweet, caramelised nutty crunch of candied nuts works so well on so many levels. Use them to decorate cakes like my Choc Chip Banana Cake with Caramel Pecans, sprinkle over pancakes, porridge and even toss through a salad
HOW TO STORE CANDIED NUTS
My quick and easy candied nuts will keep well in an airtight container:
- at room temperature for 1-2 weeks
- in the fridge for 3-4 weeks
- in the freezer for 3 months
COMMON QUESTIONS
Q. Why did my candied nuts turn out too sticky?
A. They weren’t cooked long enough -make sure the sugar has melted and turned golden.
Q. Can I use other nuts?
A. Yes, but smooth nuts won’t hold the candy coating as well
Q. Can I add other flavours to candied nuts?
A. Yes, cinnamon is a lovely addition and can be added along with the sugar
Candied Nuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add all ingredients
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes
- Once sugar has dissolved and turned golden, tip out onto a lined tray
- Use 2 forks to separate the nuts
- Allow to cool, then store in an airtight container until needed
These candied walnuts are delicious! So, so easy to make and take such a short amount of time to do. They make breakfast (or dessert!) pop with texture and add a beautiful caramel flavour. I had them on Apple Cake Annie’s Apple Spiced Porridge – the perfect combo. I will be making these candied walnuts again and again!
Thank you Steph!
So glad you’re enjoying them xx