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    Home » Candy and Truffles »  Easy Candied Walnuts in Oven

     Easy Candied Walnuts in Oven

    June 11, 2022 by Liz @ Tasty Treats & Eats 3 Comments

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    Easy Candied Walnuts

    Learn How to Make Candied Walnuts in no time! These easy candied walnuts are delicious and easy to make in the oven. Delicious and simple!

    Small bowl of candied walnuts

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    These homemade Candied Walnuts are perfectly sweet, crunchy and one of the easiest and tastiest treats you can make.

    My family eats them up within a few days of me making a huge batch; I am sure yours would do the same!

    overhead of Small bowl of candied walnuts

    Recipes like Candied Walnuts and Candied Pecans are so much fun to make.

    They fill the house up with a wonderful holiday smell and are the perfect addition to ice cream, salads, desserts & more.

    why we love candied walnuts

    • Delicious: Some of the best recipes are simple and still have a ton of flavor. Even though this recipe is made with only a few ingredients it’s loaded with flavor!
    • Quick: Need a quick snack or party favor? Done in just 20 minutes!
    • Perfect Gift: Package in a little mason jar as a gift for your family, friends, or neighbors.

    Ingredients for Candied Walnuts in Oven

    • Whole walnuts
    • White granulated sugar
    • All natural maple syrup
    • Ground cinnamon
    • Ground nutmeg
    • Salt
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    How to Make Candied Walnuts

    1. Preheat the oven and spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray or cover with parchment paper.
    2. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well until fully coated with the sugar mixture.
    3. Spread over the parchment paper lined rimmed baking sheet.
    4. Cook for 10 minutes. Flip the walnuts with a spatula, and cook for another 10 minutes.
    5. Let cool completely and enjoy!
    candied walnuts being mixed together in a bowl before being baked
    candied walnuts on parchment paper before being baked
    a close up of candied walnuts on a parchment lined baking sheet before being baked

    How to Store Quick Candied Walnuts

    Store candied walnuts at room temperature in a sealed container for 2-4 weeks.

    Should I refrigerate candied nuts? No, don't store this candied walnut recipe in the fridge. The moisture in the refrigerator can affect the crunch of the candy coating and the nut inside.

    Can you freeze homemade candied nuts?: Yes you can freeze candied walnuts in an airtight container for several months. It can affect the texture of the walnuts.

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    Quick Recipe for Candied Walnuts

    Are glazed walnuts healthy?

    Walnuts are loaded with omega-3s and antioxidants! While there is added sugar in this recipe, eat them per the serving size and you should be good to go.

    What goes with candied walnuts?

    While these candy walnuts are so delicious on their own, you may have already eaten them before you have the time to think about what to make with them.

    Toss them in your popcorn, on top of some ice cream for crunch, or use them to make a sweet and salty trail mix!

    up close bowl of candied nuts

    Substitutions for this Candied Walnuts Recipe:

    Whole Walnuts: You can make this recipe with pecans in place of walnuts.

    Sugar: We don't recommend substituting white sugar unless you have to, but White sugar can be used interchangeably with brown sugar. You can add 1 teaspoon of molasses to white sugar to make brown sugar. Check out this post on Sugar Substitutes for Baking for other ideas.

    All Natural Pure Maple Syrup: Maple syrup adds another level of flavor while keeping the candy coating on the walnuts. Using an agave syrup with maple extract may offer the same flavor profile, but we haven't tried it

    Ground Cinnamon: Helps to add flavor, we don't recommend substituting.

    Ground Nutmeg: Helps to add flavor, we don't recommend substituting.

    Salt: Adds flavor and helps to balance the sweetness, we don't recommend substituting. Add a bit of cayenne pepper for a touch of spice.

    Tips & Variations for this Candied Nuts recipe

    • Try Different Spices: Try pumpkin pie or apple pie spice!
    • Use Walnuts & Pecans: Swap out 1 cup of walnuts for 1 cup of pecans.
    • Double Batch: Double the ingredients if you're preparing for a large crowd.

    Ways to Eat Baked Candied Walnuts

    Salad: A perfect addition to a salad

    With Pie: Crunchy topping to a Custard Pie Recipe.

    With Fudge: On top of our Easy Fudge Recipe.

    On a cake or muffin: Try candied walnuts on top of these Mini Carrot Cake Muffins.

    Casserole: Top a sweet potato casserole or baked sweet potatoes with sugared walnuts.

    FAQ for Easy Candied Walnuts

    Why are my candied walnuts sticky?

    Sticky candied walnuts are caused by not cooking or baking the sugar long enough. Simply make sure you cook your candies at a high enough temperature to cook the sugar properly. Properly cooked sugar will create that crunchy coating on the outside. I usually bake mine at 325 or higher. 

    Can you reheat candied nuts?

    There’s no need to reheat these if pulled from the freezer or fridge. Simply let them warm up on their own for a few minutes before serving.

    More Dessert Recipes You’re Sure to Love:

    • Best Baked Cinnamon Apples
    • Easy Peanut Butter Pie (No Bake Recipe)
    • Whipped Shortbread Cookies
    • Caramel Popcorn
    • Easy Peanut Brittle Recipe
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    Baked Candied Walnuts

    Learn How to Make Candied Walnuts in no time! These easy candied walnuts are delicious and easy to make in the oven. Delicious and simple!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: candied walnut salad, candy, caramelized walnuts sugared walnuts, desserts, glazed walnuts, maple candied walnuts, walnuts
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8 ¼ cup servings
    Calories: 280kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups whole walnuts
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ⅓ cup all natural maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ tablespoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray or cover with parchment paper.
    • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well until fully coated.
    • Spread over the prepared baking sheet.
    • Cook for 10 minutes. Flip the walnuts with a spatula, and cook for another 10 minutes.
    • Let cool and enjoy!

    Notes

  • Use other spices - Feel free to swap out the spices used in this recipe. If you have a specific flavor in mind, feel free to run with it!
  • Use other extract flavors - I used vanilla extract in this recipe. However, you can swap that out for another flavor if you would like. For example, you could use a cinnamon extract, orange, lemon, etc. There’s a lot of flavors to choose from.
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Wanda

      November 16, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      We love munching on a variety of different nuts during December! These look so yummy we will definitely try this recipe!

      Reply
    2. Lizet Bowen

      November 16, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      Every time I go to the mall, I just want to stand next to the store selling candied nuts. I just love the aroma! Now I don't need to go to the mall, I can make a batch just for myself! great recipe!

      Reply
    3. Farah Maizar

      November 16, 2020 at 4:16 pm

      I want to make these immediately to throw onto a salad with blue cheese. They look so crispy, sweet and perfect! Thanks for the timely recipe, and so seasonal too!

      Reply

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