Maple Cinnamon Walnuts (Printable Version)

Crunchy walnuts in a sweet maple cinnamon glaze, baked until golden and irresistible.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 cups walnut halves

02 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract if using.

03 - Add the walnuts to the bowl and toss until thoroughly coated in the maple cinnamon mixture.

04 - Spread the coated walnuts in a single even layer on the prepared baking sheet.

05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the walnuts are glossy and fragrant.

06 - Remove from the oven and let cool completely. The glaze will harden as the walnuts cool.

07 - Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.

01 -

The maple glaze caramelizes in the oven, creating a candied crunch that rivals anything from a specialty shop.
Four pantry ingredients and twenty minutes are all you need for a snack that disappears at every gathering.

02 -

The walnuts will seem soft when you first remove them from the oven, but trust the process and let them cool undisturbed until the glaze sets firmly.
Stirring halfway through baking is the single step that prevents clumping and ensures an even, glossy coating on every piece.

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Taste your maple syrup before using it, since the flavor varies by brand and a richer syrup produces a dramatically better glaze.
Double the batch immediately, because these vanish faster than any snack I have ever made.