Paige’s Hot Peppered Candied Walnuts
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups raw walnut halves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Preparation:
1.Preheat the oven to 350º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place 3/4 cup of the sugar in a medium, heavy-bottomed skillet and cook over high heat, stirring, until it turns a light caramel color, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the butter and stir until melted. Add the nuts and stir to coat evenly with the mixture.
3. Transfer the nuts to the prepared sheet and arrange in a single layer. Place in the oven and bake, tossing every 5 minutes, until the nuts are toasted, about 15 minutes.
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