Maple Cinnamon Walnuts (Print View)
Sweet maple-glazed walnuts with warm cinnamon, crunchy and irresistible in 20 minutes.
# What You Need:
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01 - 2 cups walnut halves
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02 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract if using.
03 - Add the walnuts and toss until thoroughly coated in the maple cinnamon mixture.
04 - Spread the walnuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until walnuts are glossy and fragrant.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool completely. The glaze will harden as the walnuts cool.
07 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Five ingredients and one bowl is all it takes to create something that tastes like it came from a specialty shop.
- They make you look like a genius when you casually set them out at a party or pack them into a jar as a gift.
- The maple cinnamon combo is one of those flavors that makes people close their eyes and nod approvingly.
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- These nuts will seem soft when they come out of the oven and you will think you did something wrong, but trust the process because they crisp up as they cool.
- Stirring halfway through baking is the single thing that prevents clumping and burning, so set a timer and do not forget.
03 -
- If your walnuts look slightly burnt at the edges, reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees next time because ovens vary wildly and yours may run hot.
- Letting the nuts cool directly on the parchment on the baking sheet rather than transferring them to a plate keeps the glaze intact and prevents sticking.