Ingredients for Kahlua Crystallized Nuts
- 5 cups chopped nuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Kahlua
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Kahlua Crystallized Nuts
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Spread 5 cups of chopped nuts in a single layer on a shallow baking sheet.
- Toast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly browned and fragrant.
- While nuts are toasting, prepare the Kahlua syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 cup Kahlua, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan and continue to boil, without stirring, until the syrup reaches the hard-crack stage (300°F or 149°C).
- Remove from heat and immediately pour the hot syrup over the toasted nuts in a large, buttered bowl.
- Using a buttered metal spoon or spatula, stir gently but thoroughly to coat the nuts evenly.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter.
- Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Let the nuts cool completely until the syrup hardens (about 30-45 minutes).
- Once cooled, break the crystallized nuts into smaller pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
175g
Fat
35g
Carbs
21g
