Spiced Candied Walnuts Recipe

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Spiced Candied Walnuts
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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
1004
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups walnut halves
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar , sifted

Directions:

  1. In a deep saucepan, pour oil to a depth of at least 3 inches and heat to 350 degrees F.
  2. While the oil is heating, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. Measure the salt, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and black pepper into a small bowl and mix well.
  4. Holding the nuts in a sieve, dip them briefly into the boiling water, about 1 minute for large halves.
  5. (Blanching removes some of the tannins and makes walnuts taste sweet).
  6. Transfer to a large bowl with a little water clinging to them.
  7. While the nuts are still hot and wet, add the sugar and toss well to evenly coat.
  8. The sugar will melt on contact with the hot nuts.
  9. Keep stirring and tossing until all the sugar has melted.
  10. If bits of unmelted sugar remain on the nuts, they will not fry properly.
  11. Stir the nuts again before frying.
  12. Using a large slotted spoon, transfer a few nuts to the hot oil, allowing the foam to subside before adding another spoonful.
  13. (Otherwise, the oil could foam over and burn you).
  14. Fry in small batches until the nuts are medium brown, about 1 minute.
  15. Be careful not to overcook.
  16. Scatter on an unlined baking sheet to cool slightly.
  17. While the nuts are still warm, transfer them to a bowl and sprinkle evenly with about half of the spice mix.
  18. Toss well to distribute the spices and then taste a nut.
  19. Add more spice mix, to taste, and toss well after each addition.
  20. When cool, pack in an airtight jar.
  21. They will keep at room temperature for at least 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1004.47 Kcal (4206 kJ)
Calories from fat 664.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 73.8g 114%
Sodium 584.59mg 24%
Potassium 662.9mg 14%
Total Carbs 72.13g 24%
Sugars 59.25g 237%
Dietary Fiber 9.02g 36%
Protein 30.05g 60%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 4%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 80.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 539.04 Kcal (2257 kJ)
Calories from fat 356.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.6g 114%
Sodium 313.72mg 24%
Potassium 355.74mg 14%
Total Carbs 38.71g 24%
Sugars 31.79g 237%
Dietary Fiber 4.84g 36%
Protein 16.13g 60%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 4%
Iron 2mg 21%
Calcium 43.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.4
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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