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Cantonese Candied Walnuts

Cantonese Candied Walnuts

These candied walnuts are wonderful. Lovely caramel coated nut with a touch of sweetness to offset the slightly bitter undertone of the almost-burnt caramel make for a cocktail party treat that will be gone minutes after it's put out.
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Course: Appetizer, Hand Food, Snack
Cuisine: Canton, Chinese, Southern China
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Wok or large pan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Walnut halves
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 1½ tbsp Golden syrup or corn syrup
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking pan and roast until they begin to brown and smell, about 8-10 minutes.
  • While the walnuts are roasting, mix together sugar, salt, water, and golden syrup in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. The mixture should reach the "softball stage" (250°F/121°C). Immediately add walnuts and stir to coat thoroughly.
  • Spoon walnuts back onto the baking pan covered with parchment or wax paper. Separate nuts with a fork as they cool. Store in a plastic container.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg