candied nuts
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The original recipe was for walnuts but for many years now I have also made candied pecans. These are so much better than store bought and much cheaper. I use them in salads, cake decorating and just snacking.
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prep time
5 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2 1/2- 3 cups
Ingredients
- 2 1/2-3 cups nuts (walnuts, pecans..)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (rounded)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make candied nuts
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Step 1Place a single layer of nuts on a cookie sheet. Bake for 5-10 minutes at 325 degrees (do not burn).
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Step 2While nuts are warming add sugar, water and cinnamon in into a lightly sprayed thick bottom 2 quart or larger pan. Stir constantly to a boil over medium high heat to a soft ball stage, (235 degrees on a candy thermometer).
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Step 3Remove from heat.
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Step 4Add vanilla and butter, stir.
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Step 5Add warmed nuts and stir until all nuts are coated.
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Step 6Pour onto a greased (or sprayed) cookie sheet spreading out to a single layer; let cool.
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Step 7When cool to touch separate. Cool completely. Re-separate and place in an airtight glass container.
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Step 8NOTE: My times are approximate as the weather and altitude will affect how long it takes to get to a softball stage. Also, I gave the nut variance because again the weather affects how much syrup there is to coat the nuts.
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