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
Rating 4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ila's Candied Walnuts

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How to Make Ila's Candied Walnuts

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in 2 cups of walnut halves.
  5. Stir continuously until the walnuts are evenly coated with the glistening syrup.
  6. 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