Candied Walnuts

Name: Candied Walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups walnut halves; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 2 cups.

Turn ordinary walnuts into a taste sensation with this simple candied walnuts recipe that’s prepared on the stovetop. With plenty of brown sugar and a hint of pepper, the crunchy candied walnuts are a nice complement to a fruit and cheese tray. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

1. In a large heavy skillet, combine the oil, vinegar and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Add walnuts and cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes.
2. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is melted, 2-4 minutes. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 124 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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