Glazed Walnut Halves Food

5 MINUTE CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 Tbsp butter.
• Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently so your mixture doesn't burn (especially towards the end). When the sugar mixture starts melting, stir constantly until all sugar is melted and nuts are coated.
• Transfer immediately onto a sheet of parchment paper and separate the nuts right away. Using two spatulas will make this task go faster. You don't want to give the nuts a chance to turn into a wad of inseparable delicious goodness unless you are the only person who will be enjoying the wad ;). Seriously, move quickly from the time the nuts are coated until they are separated out on the parchment paper.
• Once the coating hardens (5-7 minutes), you can transfer them to a bowl and enjoy!

GLAZED WALNUTS (QUICK & EASY!)

Steps:

• Add the walnuts and maple syrup to a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. When the maple just starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low but still slowly bubbling. Simmer for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In the last minute when the maple syrup is mostly evaporated, stir continuously until the liquid is totally cooked out and the nuts start clumping together (but watch so that it doesn't burn or go too far and become powdery, not glossy!). Immediately remove from the heat.
• Transfer the walnuts to a sheet of parchment paper in a single layer. Sprinkle with the salt and allow to cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes if eating right away and about 15 minutes if you want to store them for later use. Store in a covered container at room temperature.

HONEYED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Saute walnuts in butter until golden brown. Add honey, heat thoroughly for 2 minutes. Move to a drying rack and allow to dry.

MAPLE GLAZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat a dry skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the walnuts, maple syrup and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until syrup is caramelized and nuts are toasted, about 3 minutes. Let cool.

GLAZED WALNUT HALVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking pan with parchment. In a small bowl, toss together walnuts and honey. Place coated walnuts on pan; bake until glazed and shiny, 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store in airtight container, up to 2 days.

OVEN, STOVE TOP METHODS FOR TOASTING PLAIN WALNUTS OR OTHER NUTS

Steps:

• FOR OVEN TOASTING, this method is good for large amounts as well as small amounts.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Do not chop or mince the walnut halves before toasting.
• Place nuts in a single layer in an ungreased, shallow pan or rimmed cookie sheet in order to prevent spillage.
• Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until the nuts are golden brown.
• Stir or shake the pan during toasting in order to aid in their browning evenly.
• Be careful not to burn the walnuts.
• Remove the pan to cool and sprinkle with optional salt.
• Toasted, deep golden-colored walnuts will continue to brown slightly after they're removed from the oven.
• FOR STOVE-TOP TOASTING, this method is good for small amounts.
• Do not chop or mince the walnut halves before toasting.
• Heat walnuts in a dry, heavy skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown and smell toasted.
• Since the nuts will burn easily in a skillet, you must stir constantly to ensure even toasting until the nuts turn a rich, golden brown.
• Remove walnuts to a plate or bowl to cool and sprinkle with optional salt.

SESAME GLAZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a wok, heat oil for deep frying to 300 deg. over med. heat. Add walnuts and deep fry turning frequently, until golden for four to five minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Combine butter and brown sugar in a saucepan. Cook stirring, over low heat until brown sugar melts. Add honey and five-spice powder. Mix well. Remove from heat and add walnuts and sesame seeds; gently to coat.
• Spread mixture in a foil lined baking pan or plate. Let stand until cool. Break into bite sized pieces before serving.

MAPLE GLAZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat a dry skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the walnuts, maple syrup and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until syrup is caramelized and nuts are toasted, about 3 minutes. Let cool.

SUGAR GLAZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Toss together sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts in large bowl. Place in 1 ½-quart casserole dish.
• Cut butter into 8 pieces and arrange on top.
• Cook on high in microwave for 5 to 6 minutes; stir and pour nuts onto a strip of foil. Toss to coat well. Serve warm or cold.

CARAMELIZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325° F .
• Place walnuts on a baking sheet and toast 10 to 15 minutes or until golden.
• Combine honey, water and oil in a skillet and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium and stir in walnuts. Cook, stirring frequently until all liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute.
• Transfer nuts to a bowl.
• Combine sugar and salt and toss with nuts. Spread nuts on a cookie sheet to cool and dry.
• Store in an airtight container.
• If you like sweet and hot, you can add some hot chili powder to the mix for a different but yummy tasste!

SWEET WALNUTS

Steps:

• 1. Place 5 cups of the water in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the walnuts and stir. Allow the water to return to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and run cold water into the pot. Drain the nuts thoroughly in a strainer. Return the nuts to the pot, add 5 cups of the water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Allow the nuts to boil for 5 minutes, then drain again and set the walnuts aside to dry.
• 2. This next step requires a wok that is completely free of oil. Place the 6 tablespoons water in the wok and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve with a spatula. Bring to boil and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add the walnuts and continue to stir for about 8 minutes, or until the nuts are coated completely with the sugar syrup and the liquid in the wok has evaporated. As the walnuts become glazed with the syrup, take care to regulate the heat so neither the nuts nor the glaze burns.
• 3. Turn off the heat. Using a Chinese strainer, remove the walnuts and set aside on a plate. Wash the wok and the spatula with extremely hot water to remove the sugar residue and dry thoroughly.
• 4. Place the peanut oil in the wok, and heat it to 375ºF on a deep-frying thermometer. Place the walnuts on the strainer and lower them into the hot oil. Fry the walnuts, stirring with the spatula, for about 5 minutes, or until they turn a golden amber brown. Turn off the heat. Scoop the nuts from the oil with the strainer and allow to drain briefly.
• 5. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and let cool completely. After 2 minutes, loosen the walnuts so they do not stick to one another. Serve the cooled nuts or transfer them to an airtight container and store as directed in the introduction.

CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet for 10 minutes. Cool completely. Cook sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally, until melted and medium amber. Add walnuts, and stir to coat. Spread onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with a Silpat baking mat, and toast for 10 minutes. Use 2 forks to separate nuts. Sprinkle with salt. Let cool completely.