Toffee Walnuts - An Easy Candied Nuts Recipe! (2024)

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These sweet and crunchy Toffee Walnuts make a great party snack, light dessert or salad addition! Bonus: This recipe is super easy with just 5 ingredients!

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  • Easy Candied Toffee Walnuts
  • Fisher Nuts
  • Toffee Walnuts Ingredients
  • How to Make Candied Nuts in the Oven
  • How to Store Toffee Walnuts
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    Easy Candied Toffee Walnuts

    These sweet Toffee Walnuts are absolutely delicious and make your house smell delicious as they roast!

    I enjoy them by themselves, tossed into a salad, or chopped up on top of ice cream.

    I love this easy method of making candied nuts where we toss everything together and it all goes into the oven.

    The outside of the walnuts caramelize and the nuts roast all at the same time.

    If you like this Toffee Walnuts recipe, I think you will also love my Pumpkin Spice Candied Candied Nuts and Pecan Christmas Crack!

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    Fisher Nuts

    I am excited to be partnering with Fisher again to bring you more recipes featuring all of our favorite fresh nuts!

    Fisher Pecans and Walnuts are the perfect addition to any holiday dish and always help bring new flavor and texture to dishes.

    You can see some of my favorite past nut recipes I have made with Fisher here: Almond Joy Truffles, Pecan Praline Sauce, Walnut Rum Cake, Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles, and Pecan Caramel Bars!

    This is my 4th year working with Fisher and they are always fresh right out of their shells, preservative free, non-GMO and gluten free.

    They come in a really great stand-up bag. It is a big help when you’re baking and your hands are already full to have the bag able to stand on it’s own!

    Fisher’s bags are also resealable. So when you only need a handful of nuts, it keeps them fresher for longer.

    And to make things even easier, Fisher nuts are always available on amazon!Purchase your Fisher nuts today!

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    Toffee Walnuts Ingredients

    We only need FIVE ingredients for this Toffee Walnuts recipe!

    1. Fisher Walnut Halves & Pieces
    2. Brown Sugar
    3. Egg White
    4. Vanilla Extract
    5. Salt

    You can also add spices if you desire. I have added cinnamon and/or a pinch of cayenne in the past and both were delicious additions!

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    How to Make Candied Nuts in the Oven

    This recipe for candied nuts is extremely easy because the oven does most of the work for you.

    All you have to do is toss all the ingredients together and then spread them out on a cookie sheet.

    We roast them for 35 minutes, stirring them half way through, and then out of your oven comes these gorgeous Toffee Walnuts!

    How to Store Toffee Walnuts

    You can store these candied nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks!

    They are a great make ahead recipe and are also great to ship if you like to ship desserts to friends/family.

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    These Toffee Walnuts come together in a snap and make your entire house smell delicious as they caramelize and roast in the oven.

    They are delicious served in many different ways and I have included a few tips to make them all your own with different added spices.

    Add these to your Christmas dessert plate that you are taking to your friends, family and neighbors this year and wait for the compliments to start rolling in. ;-)

    Please leave a review/comment below letting me know how this recipe turns out for you!

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    Yield: 3 cups walnuts

    Toffee Walnuts Recipe

    These sweet, crunchy Toffee Walnuts are incredibly easy and make a great party snack, light dessert or salad addition! Bonus: You only need 5 ingredients!

    Prep Time5 minutes minutes

    Cook Time35 minutes minutes

    Total Time40 minutes minutes

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups Fisher Walnut Halves & Pieces
    • cup packed brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg white
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • 1. Heat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
      2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and salt.
      3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg white and vanilla extract until combined. Add the walnuts and toss until they are evenly coated with the egg white mixture.
      4. Then add the brown sugar mixture and toss until the walnuts are evenly coated.
      5. Spread the walnuts out into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
      6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring half way through baking. Allow walnuts to cool completely on baking sheet before serving.
      7. Store any leftovers in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.

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    Notes

    I like to add 1 teaspoon cinnamon sometimes to warm my Toffee Walnuts up and give them just a hint of Christmas. I also occasionally will add a pinch of cayenne to make them sweet and spicy! The options are limitless!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1, Calories: 197kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 96mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g

    © Jessica- The Novice Chef

    Cuisine: American

    Category: 30 Min or Less

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    • Christmas
    • Desserts
    • Diet
    • Fall
    • Gluten Free
    • Holidays
    • Recipes
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    FAQs

    How do you keep candied walnuts from sticking together? ›

    How to Make Sure the Glazed Walnuts Don't Stick. Use a silicone baking mat such as a Silpat. Or line your baking sheet with parchment paper. It may help to spray your mat or paper with some cooking spray to help from sticking even more.

    Why are my candied walnuts soft? ›

    The sugar needs to bake long enough to caramelize and form a brittle coating on the nuts. How do you fix candied nuts that are too soft and sticky? You can place them back into the oven for 5 to 15 minutes or until they dry out more. They will continue to firm and dry out as they cool.

    Why are my candied nuts wet? ›

    If your candied pecans are sticky, it is likely because the sugar syrup coating has not completely hardened. The syrup may still be wet, or it may have started to crystalize. If the syrup is still wet, you can try putting the nuts in the oven for a few minutes to help the syrup harden.

    How long will candied nuts last? ›

    To Store: Candied nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for several weeks. To Freeze: They freeze well in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

    Why do you soak walnuts in water? ›

    Walnuts contain natural compounds, including tannins, which contribute to their bitter taste. Soaking walnuts in water can help reduce the bitterness by leaching out some of these compounds.

    How to make candied nuts not sticky? ›

    Salt: 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt makes these taste salty-sweet. If you'd prefer to not taste the salt, reduce to 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Pecans too sticky: If your nuts are still sticky after cooling, heat your oven to 325°F (162°C) and bake for 5 to 10 minutes to help harden the candy coating.

    How long to soak walnuts before cooking? ›

    Experts agree that to reap the benefits, one should soak the walnuts for about 6-7 hours or overnight. And on an average, a healthy individual can have 3-4 soaked pieces of walnuts.

    Do candied walnuts go bad? ›

    Yes, candied nuts can go bad.

    How do you crisp up nuts? ›

    Heat a heavy-based pan over a medium heat. Toast the nuts for five minutes, or until they begin to colour. At this point, you can stop and serve them as they are, or you can flavour them with a variety of toppings.

    Why wont my candied fruit harden? ›

    If the sugar mixture is not cooked to the proper temperature (the hard-crack stage 300-310° F {149-154° C.} or if you are working in a kitchen with high humidity, chances are your candy is retaining too much moisture.

    Do nuts go bad if not refrigerated? ›

    Nuts “definitely have a period of peak freshness,” says Overbay. Generally, a safe shelf-life at room temperature is between 3–6 months, says McNeil.

    How do you know if nuts are rancid? ›

    Nuts with higher fat content, like walnuts and pecans can also go rancid after a few months if stored at too warm a temperature. If you notice that your nuts have taken on a noticeably bitter, sour flavor, they may have entered this unfortunate phase.

    Do nuts last longer in the freezer? ›

    If stored in the refrigerator, however, these healthy fat sources can last up to six months. But the freezer is really where it's at when it comes to storing nuts, as they can easily last up to a year in there—with some experts saying up to two years! Plus, you won't even notice that your nuts have been frozen.

    Why are my glazed pecans sticky? ›

    Under-cooking the pecans is the likely cause of stickiness, but the risk is low when they're oven-baked. After the sugar-coated nuts have darkened and turned very fragrant, about 20 minutes in the oven, stir the pecans and separate any pieces that have stuck together. Continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes.

    Why put walnuts in boiling water? ›

    The primary reason for boiling walnuts is to soften their shells.

    How to remove bitterness from walnuts? ›

    Place walnuts in boiling water for five minutes to remove bitter taste. Remove from water and drain, then run cold water over the walnuts.

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