Quick & Tasty – Candied Walnuts

by UHCHI Staff, Carlos Mata

Do you enjoy simple and delicious recipes? We do too! I reached out to UHCHI Chef Instructor, Keith Potter for his recommendations, and he suggested candied walnuts! These little treats are perfect for adding to salads, yogurt, or even enjoying on their own. Learn how to make them at home and never buy them again!

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz of egg whites
  • 1/2 cup of Sugar
  • 1 cup of Walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon of Salt
  • 1 tablespoon of Pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Mix salt, pepper, sugar and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  2. In another bowl, whisk egg whites until lightly frothy.
  3. Add walnuts to whisked egg whites and fold.
  4. Add sugar mixture to coated walnuts and fold until incorporated.
  5. Evenly spread mixture onto parchment line tray and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove nuts from oven, stir and bake for 5 more minutes
  7. After 5 minutes, remove nuts from the oven and stir, then spread back out and allow to cool.
  8. Enjoy!

Thanks again to Chef Keith for sharing his spin on candied walnuts! UHCHI apprentices learn this on Week 1 of their Chef de Partie apprenticeship, along with a myriad of other recipes. 

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