Candied nuts are always a delicious way to amp up your salads, put on your charcuterie boards or have in a bowl to nibble on when guests comes around. These nuts also pair well with yoghurt when your granola is low.
What you need
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1 1/2 cups toasted walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
Pour sugar into a medium saucepan and place over medium heat.
Stir with a wooden spoon as the sugar begins to melt.
Keep stirring until all the sugar has melted and the color is a medium amber - this should take 5 to 10 minutes.
Pour your toasted walnuts into sugar mixture and work quickly to cover all your nuts.
Next pour the walnuts onto a greaseproof paper and allow to cool completely before breaking up.
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Notes - this sugar mixture will be boiling hot. Resist the urge to touch with your fingers.
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Tips - don't like walnuts. Use hazelnuts, pecans, almonds, maccadamias - whatever your favourite.
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