Ingredients
Walnut Mixture
- 2 ½ cups (292.5 g) walnut halves or pieces
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the walnut halves, light brown sugar, honey, kosher salt, and melted unsalted butter. Stir well until the walnuts are thoroughly coated with the sweet butter mixture.
- Arrange Walnuts: Spread the coated walnuts in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure they bake evenly.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the walnuts for 15 minutes. Stir the walnuts halfway through at the 7-minute mark to promote even browning. Look for a deep brown color indicating they are done.
- Cool and Stir: Remove the walnuts from the oven and stir them while spreading out on the baking sheet. After 5 minutes, stir again to keep them separated. Allow them to cool completely to achieve a crunchy texture.
- Optional Additional Crisping: If the walnuts are not crunchy enough after cooling, return them to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to enhance crispness.
Notes
- Air Fryer Instructions: Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper. Spread the coated walnuts in a single layer. Depending on your air fryer size, cook in batches as needed. Air fry at 350°F for about 6 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking. Transfer the nuts to parchment paper to cool completely.
- Store candied walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- These walnuts are great as a salad topping, snack, or sprinkled over ice cream and desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
