Candied Walnuts

Name: Candied Walnuts
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 cup walnuts (about 3 1/2 ounces); 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; Generous pinch of cayenne pepper

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup walnuts (about 3 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 325F.
2

Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray.
3

Combine walnuts and all remaining ingredients in medium bowl; toss to coat.
4

Spread nut mixture on prepared baking sheet (some nuts may clump together).
5

Bake until nuts are deep golden and sugar mixture is bubbling, stirring occasionally to break up clumps, about 15 minutes.
6

Cool completely on baking sheet.
7

(Can be made 3 days ahead.
8

Store in airtight container.)