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Stove-top Candied Nuts Recipe

Use this candied nuts recipe to make candied almonds, candied pecans or candied walnuts within 10 minutes on the stove top!  Any type of nuts will do!  Perfect for holiday snacks or gifts!
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Gifts, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candied almonds, candied nuts recipe, candied pecans, candied walnuts, cinnamon sugar nuts
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Nikki Gladd

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup sugar (white or brown works)
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups raw nuts (12 to 16 oz bag)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet (I use my cast iron or nonstick), combine the water, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla over medium-high heat. Cook and stir frequently until sugar is dissolved.
  • Stir in the nuts. Continue to cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and liquid is gone.
  • Once the liquid is gone and the coating is still wet and sticky (about 6 to 8 minutes of cooking) transfer to wax paper to cool.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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