Sweet and Spicy Walnuts
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:5 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT25M20 Minutes
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Yield:4 cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups walnut halves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 946.35ml walnut halves
- 2.13g salt
- 1.07g cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 177.44ml maple syrup
Filled with healthy fats, these walnuts make for a yummy snack, dessert, salad topper, or thoughtful edible gift.
Preparation
STEP 1
Heat oven to 325°F.
STEP 2
In a mixing bowl, combine walnuts, salt and cayenne; toss together. Add maple syrup and stir until nuts are well coated.
STEP 3
Pour onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread nuts into a single layer (use two baking sheets if necessary). Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until walnuts are nicely roasted.
STEP 4
Remove from oven and stir carefully, then spread to separate the nuts while they are still warm. Cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to three weeks.