Maple Cinnamon Walnuts (Printer-Friendly)
Sweet maple-glazed walnuts with warm cinnamon, crunchy and irresistible in just 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Nuts
01 - 2 cups (200 g) walnut halves
→ Sweetener & Flavor
02 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup
03 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 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 and toss until thoroughly coated.
04 - Spread the walnuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until walnuts are glossy and fragrant.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool completely. The glaze will harden as the walnuts cool.
07 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The maple glaze caramelizes in the oven, creating a candy shell that rivals anything from a specialty shop.
- You probably have every ingredient sitting in your pantry right now, which makes this dangerously easy to whip up on impulse.
02 -
- Do not walk away during the last few minutes of baking, because the line between beautifully caramelized and burnt is shockingly thin.
- The nuts will feel slightly soft when you first remove them from the oven, but the glaze hardens as they cool so trust the process.
03 -
- Stirring halfway through baking is the secret to even coating, so set a timer for six or seven minutes and do not skip it.
- A silicone spatula works better than a spoon for tossing because it scrapes up every bit of syrup from the bowl.