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California Style Wet Walnuts in Syrup

Alison Needham | A Girl Defloured
Wet Walnuts are flavorful gems that are not just a snacking delight – they're a versatile ingredient that can elevate your culinary game.
4.45 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large saucepan

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups California Walnuts coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt fine
  • 1 cup Honey
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Warm olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly golden brown—about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and remove from heat.
  • Place honey, brown sugar, milk, and butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil for five minutes, stirring frequently, reducing heat to prevent from boiling over as needed. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract. Cool for 5 minutes then pour over nuts. Store in a jar in the refrigerator, but serve at room temperature. Keeps indefinitely.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
Keyword walnuts in honey, walnuts in syrup, wet walnuts
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