If you are a candy nut lover you will enjoy these nuts and the fresh citrus flavor it lends with just a touch of spice. I was inspired to make these nuts when I saw a recipe for orange glazed nuts from about.com. I absolutely love anything with cinnamon and allspice in the recipe so added those spices and it really tasted wonderful with this combination. I used walnuts but I’m sure your favorite nut would be just as good. I also shared these nuts over at The Mother Huddle a site for mom’s and the many facets of motherhood. Not only are these nuts great to eat alone, but they would be perfect for gift giving during the holidays. Give this recipe a try and you won’t be disappointed until you realize they are all gone and it’s time to make some more.

Citrus Candied Nuts

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Author: Suzanne Platt
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x

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Description

Citrus Candied Nuts offer a delightful combination of fresh citrus flavor and a hint of spice, perfect for snacking or gifting.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups (348 g) sugar
4 tablespoons (73 g) orange juice
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Zest of 2 good-sized lemons
2 drops tangerine oil (optional)
3 cups (329 g) whole walnuts

Instructions

In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, combine sugar, orange juice, and corn syrup. Stir well to mix the ingredients.
Turn the heat to medium-high and insert a candy thermometer into the mixture.
Allow the mixture to come to a temperature of 240-245 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.
Once the desired temperature is reached, remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the ground cinnamon, ground allspice, lemon zest, and tangerine oil if using.
Add the whole walnuts to the saucepan and stir until they are thoroughly coated with the citrus-spice mixture.
Spread the coated nuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, separating them to prevent clumping.
Allow the nuts to cool completely at room temperature until the coating hardens and becomes crunchy.
Once cooled, break apart any nuts that are stuck together and store them in an airtight container.

Notes

These nuts are perfect for gift-giving during the holidays. You can substitute walnuts with your favorite nuts. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. The tangerine oil is optional but adds an extra citrusy note.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Snack
Cuisine: American