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    Maple Candied Walnuts

    Published on October 7, 2020 ᛫ Updated on December 9, 2024 by Chef Markus

    Sweet and crunchy, what's not to like!? This super easy recipe for maple candied walnuts is ideal as an addition to salads, a dessert garnish, an occasional sweet treat, or even as a holiday food gift.

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    While there are several different ways to candy nuts, we used the oven-baked method here for its ease of use and to prevent any chance of scorching the nuts.

    maple candied walnuts in a glass mason jar

    What Kind Of Maple Syrup Should You Use?

    Different classes of maple syrup are characterized by the percentage of light that can pass through it. Lighter syrups are produced early on in the maple sugaring season and are sweet and delicate in flavor. The late-season 'Amber' or 'Dark' syrups are more robust and rich in flavor, perfect for cooking and baking with.

    If you are looking for a darker, more caramelly flavor, search out an 'Amber', or 'Dark', style syrup. These are richer and more robust in flavor than the classic 'Golden' or 'Light' varieties.

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    While you can technically use any kind of maple syrup to make this recipe, we highly suggest going for the real thing and using true Canadian Maple Syrup.

    We were sent a couple of free samples from Maple Lifestyle and decided to use their Bourbon Aged Maple Syrup in this recipe. It was a great choice of syrup. The walnuts ended up being glazed in a crackly coating of caramelly and maple-flavoured deliciousness! Simply irresistible to say the least!

    So How Do You Make These Delicious Candied Nuts?

    It's really quite simple, and you only need a few basic ingredients.

    Maple Syrup, and Walnuts.

    Yup, that's it. Though....of course, you'll still need a small bowl to mix the nuts and syrup, as well as parchment paper and a sheet pan or other baking dish in which to bake the nuts.

    Once you have all that ready, you really just need to mix the nuts and maple syrup together in a small bowl. Mix them quite well in order to ensure the maple syrup gets in all the little cracks and crevices.

    pouring maple syrup over raw walnuts in a steel bowl
    mixing the walnuts and maple syrup with a spoon

    Preheat the oven to 325F and line your baking sheet or baking dish with a sheet of parchment paper. Spread the maple-soaked nuts on the baking sheet, and pop it in the oven for 10 minutes.

    Once the ten minutes are up, take the nuts out, stir them with a small spoon, (careful here, hot sugar burns are no fun!), and then put them back in the oven for 3-5 minutes.

    You'll see the maple syrup start to really bubble up as the water evaporates from the syrup. Once it starts to almost begin 'foaming', remove the whole pan from the oven to cool. Remember, the sugar will still be very hot so no snacking yet!

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    sugar starting to bubble as the water evaporates

    How Do Best Store Candied Nuts?

    Once fully cooled, the maple candied walnuts are best stored in an air-tight glass container. Mason jars work wonders for this, (and also make cool little food gifts!)

    If kept dry, the nuts should stay crispy and last for at least a week at room temperature. You can extend that shelf life by refrigerating the nuts, (again, in an airtight container), or by freezing them.

    What Can You Use The Candied Walnuts In?

    As previously mentioned, maple candied walnuts make excellent holiday food gifts. Besides giving these tasty little treats away (and of course snacking on them), you can also enjoy them on a variety of leafy salads. You could use them as a dessert garnish, or as a topping for yogurt and even ice cream!

    More Candied Nut Recipes

    • Gebrannte Mandeln (German Candied Almonds)

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    maple candied walnuts displayed in a glass mason jar on a barnboard tabletop

    Maple Candied Walnuts

    Chef Markus
    Sweet, crunchy, and so easy to make, the maple candied walnuts are perfect on salads, added to desserts, or enjoyed as a snack.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 17 minutes mins
    Course Baked Good
    Cuisine Canadian
    Servings 1 cups
    Calories 1185.7 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups walnuts
    • ½ cup Canadian Maple Syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Mix the walnuts and maple syrup in a small bowl.
      mixing the walnuts and maple syrup with a spoon
    • Spread the maple coated nuts on the parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
      raw walnuts coated with maple syrup spread out on a parchment lined sheetpan
    • Once the 10 minutes are up, stir the nuts with a wooden spoon. Return to the oven and bake for another 3-5 minutes.
    • Once the maple syrup starts to lightly 'foam' remove the entire sheet from the oven and cool on a wire rack until the nuts can be easily handled and broken apart.
      candied walnuts ready to come out of the oven
    • Store the maple candied walnuts in a glass mason jar or other air tight container for best results.
      maple candied walnuts displayed in a glass mason jar on a barnboard tabletop

    Notes

    Note: Sugar gets VERY HOT when heated to high temperatures and can cause severe burns. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1185.7kcal

    Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    1. Kelly

      November 26, 2020 at 11:50 pm

      Yum, these look amazing! I have added it to our round-up, 30+ Ultimate DIY Christmas Teacher Gifts. You can view it here if you wish, https://www.diythought.com/30-ultimate-diy-christmas-teacher-gifts/ Thank-you, and have a great Christmas!

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      • Chef Markus Mueller

        November 30, 2020 at 1:16 pm

        Thanks Kelly! We'll make sure to share you're round-up!

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    2. Nancy

      October 28, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      Love these and so much better than store bought1

      Reply
      • Chef Markus Mueller

        November 04, 2020 at 11:19 am

        Aren't they though! I love candy-ing other nuts as well and mixing them together!

        Reply
    3. Elaine

      October 27, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      5 stars
      Love these, and they're so easy. They make a great addition to salads. Must look for that Bourbon Aged Maple Syrup!

      Reply
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