Oh hi! I have the most perfect recipe for you – Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts! Keep reading, my friends. Your life is about to change.

WHAT ARE BROWN SUGAR CANDIED WALNUTS?

Candied walnuts are a crunchy, crispy treat that make a perfect topper for many dishes. They are made by mixing walnuts into a caramel-like candy made from sugar and butter. When the walnuts are added to the hot sugar, the mixture coats the nuts, getting into all of their glorious nooks and crannies. After cooling, the candied walnuts become crunchy, sweet little bites of perfection!

WAYS TO USE BROWN SUGAR CANDIED WALNUTS

There are no limits to how to use candied walnuts. Here are my favourites:

• eat them on their own
• top salads with them
• add them as a topping on smoothie bowls
• mix them into oatmeal
• top yogurt with them

THE INGREDIENTS

As the title states, you only need three ingredients to make this simple recipe. All of which you likely have in your kitchen already:

• walnuts
• butter
• brown sugar

I also LOVE adding this flaky sea salt to them (this is totally optional – but, you should do it…trust me)!

TRY BROWN SUGAR CANDIED WALNUTS ON:

Pear, Gorgonzola and Candied Walnut Salad (so delicious and perfect for dinner parties)

Beet and Orange Salad with Goat Cheese (the perfect sweet and savoury side)

Power Boosting Smoothie Bowl (an extra crunch on top of a creamy smoothie bowl)

OTHER TOPPERS YOU NEED TO TRY

Avocado Croutons (perfect for salad)

Homemade Brown Butter Granola (amazing on yogurt or with a smoothie bowl)

Let’s make some candied walnuts!

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Crunchy 3-Ingredient Candied Walnuts

Serving size: Makes 1 cup walnuts

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw walnuts, halved
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tbsp butter
• flaky sea salt (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-8 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. Watch carefully as they burn easily! Remove and set aside.
3. In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar until the sugar starts to bubble. Add the walnuts and cook another 2 minutes. Spread the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with a few pinches of salt and separate with a fork. Let cool completely, about 10 minutes, before enjoying!

Store in an airtight container.