Ila's Candied Walnuts Recipe

These irresistible candied walnuts are ridiculously easy to make and utterly addictive! Perfect for snacking straight from the pan, or as a gourmet topping for salads, ice cream, baked goods, and more. Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 10 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 3758.5 kcal

Protein 138g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ila's Candied Walnuts

Granulated Sugar
Cold Water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Vanilla Extract
Ground Cinnamon
2 cups walnut halves

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How to Make Ila's Candied Walnuts

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
Continue to boil without stirring, and cook until the syrup reaches the soft-ball stage (235°F/113°C) – this means a small amount of syrup dropped in cold water will form a soft ball that flattens slightly when removed. This usually takes about 4-5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in 2 cups of walnut halves.
Stir continuously until the walnuts are evenly coated with the glistening syrup.
Spread the candied walnuts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and prevent sticking. Gently separate the nuts as they cool.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

73 g

Sugar

848g

Fat

139g

Carbs

88g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Ila's Candied Walnuts?

Ila's Candied Walnuts takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Ila's Candied Walnuts?

Ila's Candied Walnuts has approximately 3758.5 calories per serving, with about 138 g protein, 88 g carbohydrates and 455 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Ila's Candied Walnuts?

The key ingredients for Ila's Candied Walnuts are Granulated Sugar, Cold Water, Salt, Vanilla Extract, Ground Cinnamon, Walnuts. See the full list with measurements above.