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 tbsp (73 g) orange juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp 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
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0