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.

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It may seem like an unorthodox pair, but I think the textures and flavours of each, balance the other out. The savoury beet, the sweet orange, the creamy goat cheese and the crunch of the toasted walnuts…money!

Beets are ridiculously good for you. They are packed with nutrients and are thought to control blood pressure, help prevent cancer and work as an anti-inflammatory. They are also so beautiful in appearance and taste, so it’s easy to use them in a number of dishes. I often use them to colour other foods, such as smoothie bowls. Bottomline – get some beets, they are pretty, healthy and yummy!

Beet and Orange Salad with Goat Cheese

Serving size: 3-4 (as a side)

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients:

For the dressing:

• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
• zest of one orange
• 1/2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• pinch of salt
• a few grinds of fresh black pepper

For the salad:

• 6 beets, washed
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup walnuts, rough chop
• 1 orange, sectioned
• 1/4 cup goat cheese
• salt
• pepper
• fresh parsley for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place beets on a large piece of tin foil and wrap into a package, making sure there are no open areas where the steam can escape. Place tin foil package on a baking sheet and then in the oven for an hour and fifteen minutes, or until a knife can easily be inserted. Remove from oven and carefully open the package. Let the beets sit for 1-2 minutes and then use two paper towels – one to hold the beet and one to rub off the skin – to peel the beets. Dice the cooked beets and place in a serving bowl. Reduce oven to 350 degrees.
3. For the dressing – Add all dressing ingredients into a mason jar or container with a lid. Shake until fully combined. Set aside.
4. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay your walnuts on the parchment and drizzle the honey over them. Toss to combine and spread out in a single layer. Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
5. Add your orange sections to the serving bowl with the beets. Drizzle with preferred amount of the dressing and toss. Taste and add another pinch of salt and pepper, if needed. Right before serving – crumble the goat cheese on top of the salad. Add the walnuts and fresh parsley. I suggest letting the salad sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

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