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Candied Spicy Walnuts

nancy Silvertone
Spicy, Salty and Sweet
Print Recipe
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Sauce pan

Ingredients
  

Candied Walnut

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups walnuts 8 0z
  • 1 teaspoon salt Kosher
  • Veg Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • in a large sauce pan, over high heat make a simple syrup with the sugar and water. add the cayenne
  • use a pastry brush to wash down the sides of the pan while making the simple sugar and assure that it does not crystilize.
  • add the walnuts and turn the heat to medium. simmer about 20 minutes.
  • drain the nuts
  • heat the oil and fry at 350 degrees for 3 minutes.
  • transfer to a sheet pan and cool. Season with salt.
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