Walnut Recipe

 

Crisp Sugared Walnuts

 

4 cups water

2 cups walnuts

6 tbs sugar

¼ tsp salt

1 tbs peanut or corn oil (I have also used sesame oil – ½ tsp as it has strong taste)

 

Bring a pot of water to full boil; add walnuts, remove from heat and set aside for 3 minutes (I leave them on heat for about 1 minute but no longer as the oils are removed from the nuts) Drain and pat dry (I just leave in colander for about ½ minute as they quickly drain)

 

While nuts are hot, toss evenly with sugar, salt, oil mixture to coat (I microwave this mixture for about 1 minute to heat sugar so it coats nuts more easily)

 

Spread nuts in 1 layer on tray lined with baking paper; allow the nuts to dry for one hour (important step otherwise they don’t crisp)

 

Bake stirring occasionally (325 F oven preheated) for 8-10 minutes until golden brown (keep an eye on them as they burn quickly)

 

Remove and cool; store in airtight container; keep for several weeks

 

Enjoy!!!