Do I have a treat for you today! A couple days ago when I made the Pumpkin Spice Syrup that I shared on Wednesday – I knew I wanted to do more with it than just put it on my pancakes. So I came up with the idea to use it to experiment with making candied nuts. I had just picked up a huge bag of walnuts at Costco for some banana bread & so I figured it would be tasty to give it a try with them. I was so thrilled with the result & the whole family LOVES them. They will definitely make the perfect little gift for the neighbors as the season progresses.
Pumpkin Spiced Candied Walnuts
They are the perfect blend of salty & sweet. Add that to the familiar fall flavors of pumpkin & spices- YUM
You will LOVE these – especially when they are fresh & warm. The family had them gone in no time.
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Pumpkin Spice Candied Walnuts
Ingredients
- 4 cups walnuts
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 6 tbsp Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- 6 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Lay walnuts on baking sheet & warm in 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes. Remove & set aside.
- Mix sugar & salt in small bowl & set aside.
- Stir syrup, water & olive oil together in 2 qt saucepan - bring to a boil
- Add walnuts & stir until nuts are coated
- Continue to cook & boil until the nuts have absorbed all the liquid- about 5 minutes
- Transfer to large bowl & add sugar/salt mixture - toss to coat
- Pour out on parchment lined baking sheet & sprinkle with additional sea salt if desired.
- Allow to cool & set before transfering to airtight container.
- Store at room temperature
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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Molly says
This looks so amazingly delicious. My tummy is rumbling now
Mollyxxx
Gina Kleinworth says
Thank you Molly- you have to give them a try
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says
Honestly, my jaw is hanging open! Whoa these would be dangerous to have in my pantry!
Gina Kleinworth says
Thank you Tamar- if I could mail them to you- I would. 🙂
Theresa Chu says
These look perfect for snacking and for gifts too! Thank you for sharing!
Danelle says
The syrup and the candied walnuts look amazing! They would be fabulous in a salad!
Nicole says
Oh my yummy goodness! I would love these on top of a fall flavored ice cream sundae!
joybee83 says
These look great. I love candied pecans and use them on salads all the time. I’m sure the same recipe will work with pecans as well (as those are the nuts I keep–also a costco purchase), Saw this on Best of the Weekend.
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says
These are beautiful! What a wonderful fall treat!
Andi Gleeson (The Weary Chef) says
These look WONDERFUL! Pumpkin spice syrup sounds like a delicious thing. Thanks so much for sharing this treat at Saturday Night Fever!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
Send me some of these, Gina! They look AMAZING! Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays!
Gina Kleinworth says
Thanks Julie- come on over & have some.
cynthial1956 says
i just love snacks like this. I am sure I would eat the whole jar! Thanks for sharing this at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link party. I am always glad to see you at the party!
Sherri says
I love candied walnuts and would have never thought of adding pumpkin spice to it. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.
Gina Kleinworth says
Let me know how you like it Sherri
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
I love candied walnuts but will love them even more with some pumpkin spice thrown in. This sounds so good. Thanks so much for sharing at the Pinworthy Projects Party.