Walnut Glaze Food

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.

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.

HAM WITH WALNUT GLAZE

Steps:

• Mix marmalade, soy sauce and sugar. Reserve 1/4 cup for brushing onto ham.
• Bake ham as directed on label, brushing with reserved marmalade mixture the last 20 min. Meanwhile, bring remaining marmalade mixture to boil in saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in nuts.
• Slice ham. Serve with marmalade sauce.

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.

WALNUT GLAZE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, cream the confectioners sugar and butter.
• Add cream, vanilla and walnuts.
• Mix to blend well.

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.

WALNUT CARROTS WITH HONEY GLAZE

Steps:

• Steam carrots until tender about 15 minutes.
• In a small skillet, heat butter and saute walnuts until lightly browned about 3 - 5 minutes. Add honey, seasonings and lemon juice if using. Stir well then add steamed carrots tossing gently to coat.
• Serve hot.

WALNUT GLAZED BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spread the chopped walnuts in an 8 inch square baking pan and bake for 10-12 minutes or until roasted, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the coffee liqueur, brown sugar, and vanilla; set aside.
• Reduce oven to 325F.
• Remove the top rind off the Brie.
• Place the Brie in a shallow baking dish.
• Top with the walnut mixture.
• Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until soft and heated through.
• Serve immediately with assorted crackers and pear slices.