Maple Cinnamon Walnuts (Printable Version)
Crunchy walnuts in a sweet maple cinnamon glaze, perfect for snacking or topping salads.
# What You'll Need:
→ Nuts
01 - 2 cups walnut halves
→ Sweetener & Spice
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
# Directions:
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, stirring until smooth.
03 - Add the walnut halves to the glaze and toss until every piece is thoroughly and evenly coated.
04 - Spread the coated walnuts in a single, even layer across 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 on the baking sheet. The maple glaze will harden and set as the walnuts cool to room temperature.
07 - Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to one week.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The maple glaze caramelizes in the oven creating a crackly sweet shell that shatters when you bite into it.
- They taste like something from a fancy artisan shop but cost a fraction and take almost zero effort.
02 -
- Do not walk away during the last few minutes of baking because maple syrup goes from perfectly caramelized to burnt with alarming speed.
- Letting them cool fully on the pan is essential because warm nuts will be soft and deceptively underwhelming.
03 -
- Stirring halfway through baking is the single most important step for even coating so set a timer and do not skip it.
- Using the best maple syrup you can find transforms this from good to extraordinary because there is nowhere for mediocre ingredients to hide.