Spiced Candied Walnuts Recipe

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Spiced Candied Walnuts
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Ingredients
6
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Nutrition
503
Calories
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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

  1. In large heavy bottomed skillet heat 1 oil to 350.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. Add walnuts and blanch for 30 seconds.
  4. Drain and transfer nuts to a medium bowl.
  5. While nuts are still hot and slightly wet add confectioners' sugar and toss to coat.
  6. Stir and toss until all sugar has melted into the nuts.
  7. Stir nuts again before frying.
  8. Using a large slotted spoon transfer a few nuts to the hot oil allowing foam to subside.
  9. Add another spoonful.
  10. Fry in small batches until nuts are medium brown about 45 seconds.
  11. Scatter on an unlined baking sheet to cool slightly.
  12. In small bowl stir together cayenne, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
  13. While nuts are still warm transfer to a bowl and sprinkle evenly with half the spice mix. Toss well to distribute spices then when cool pack in an airtight jar.
  14. 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 502.78 Kcal (2105 kJ)
Calories from fat 332.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.9g 57%
Sodium 292.34mg 12%
Potassium 334.31mg 7%
Total Carbs 36.2g 12%
Sugars 29.63g 119%
Dietary Fiber 4.56g 18%
Protein 15.05g 30%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 41.4mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 538.38 Kcal (2254 kJ)
Calories from fat 355.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.52g 57%
Sodium 313.04mg 12%
Potassium 357.99mg 7%
Total Carbs 38.77g 12%
Sugars 31.72g 119%
Dietary Fiber 4.89g 18%
Protein 16.11g 30%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 2.1mg 11%
Calcium 44.3mg 4%

* 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

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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