Sugared Citrus Walnuts Food

SUGARED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
• Beat egg white and water together in a bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Add walnuts to egg white mixture and stir until coated.
• Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl; add to walnuts and stir until coated. Spread coated walnuts onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until walnuts are fragrant and crisp, about 1 hour.

SUGARED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sugar and salt in a large bowl.
• Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add walnuts, and blanch 2 minutes. Drain, and immediately toss with sugar-salt mixture.
• Transfer walnuts to a rimmed baking sheet, and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

CINNAMON-SUGARED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Spread the walnuts out on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 5 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a bowl. Lightly coat the aluminum foil with canola oil.
• In a second bowl, combine the corn syrup, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine, breaking up any lumps of cinnamon. Add the walnuts and toss to coat thoroughly. Pour the walnuts onto the oiled baking sheet.
• Bake, stirring occasionally, until the walnuts are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Sprinkle over desserts, or serve with cheese or as a snack.

SUGAR GLAZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Lightly grease a baking sheet. In a 1 quart glass measure, combine walnut halves, sugar, and water. Cook in microwave oven on high setting for 8 to 8 1/2 minutes, or until sugar has caramelized. Stir several times during cooking. Pour out onto prepared baking sheet, and separate into pieces. Let cool completely. store in an airtight container.

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.

CITRUS-WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Using a small sharp knife, cut the ends off the blood oranges and 3 tangerines, then cut away the peel and white pith. Working over a medium bowl, cut along both sides of each membrane to remove the segments, letting them drop into the bowl; discard any seeds. Squeeze the juice from the remaining tangerine into a small bowl to get about 2 tablespoons.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the walnuts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorns and a pinch of salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Add the vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon pink peppercorns and a pinch of salt to the bowl with the tangerine juice and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, whisking to combine; season with salt.
• Combine the frisée, endives, radicchio, parsley and blood orange and tangerine segments in a large bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss; season with salt. Top with the toasted walnuts and remaining 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns.

CANDIED CITRUS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil. Add citrus slices; reduce heat to medium. Cook until slices are translucent, about 20 minutes, turning occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer until slices are tender but still intact, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally., Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove slices to a wire rack or a parchment-lined baking pan. Let stand at room temperature overnight to dry. (Save syrup for another use.) If desired, cut slices in half; use to decorate a cake, pie or other dessert, or to garnish drinks.

SUGARED WALNUT FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine walnuts and water; drain. Toss walnuts with sugar. Spread in a single layer on a greased foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pan, stirring occasionally., In a large salad bowl, combine the oranges, grapes, kiwi, peach and strawberries. Sprinkle with sugared walnuts; toss lightly. Sprinkle with orange zest if desired.