Crunchy Candied Walnuts

Roasted walnuts are great, but if you love sweets, I think you will like these crunchy candies walnuts better. They are absolutely delicious and quite addictive. If you are thinking that they might be too sweet, no, they are not. They have the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness with a little hint of spiciness from the cinnamon.

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If you are looking for a holiday snack, I highly recommend this recipe from Quick Simple & Delicious. It’s super easy and quick to make and only requires simple ingredients. You can place the nuts inside an air-tight container and gift them to your friends, loved ones, or colleagues this Christmas.

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Easy Crunchy Candied Walnut Ingredients

• 2 cups of walnuts
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds

How to Make Crunchy Candies Walnuts

Step 1:

Add 2 cups of walnuts, 1/2 cup of water, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar in a pot. Stir to combine.

Step 2:

Cover the pot with the lid and let it come to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer until the water evaporates, stirring often.

Step 3:

Take the pot off of heat, then remove the cinnamon stick and star anise. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Mix until well combined.

Step 4:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the walnuts, then spread evenly in a single layer, separating the pieces.

Step 5:

Bake in a 320F preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Once done baking, let the nuts cool completely before removing from the baking tray.

Step 6:

Serve and enjoy! To store them, place them in an air-tight container.

Crunchy Candied Walnuts