Maple Glazed Walnuts

Maple Glazed Walnuts

For many years I have made spiced pecans for my friends and neighbors at Christmas.  You can check out the recipe for these savory nuts in one of my earlier blogs. This year I decided to make maple glazed walnuts as a change.  They are equally tasty and as easy to make.

Ingredients:
2 cups of English walnuts (halves as much as possible)
1/3 cup of real maple syrup *
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Preparation:
1.  Preheat a dry skillet (cast iron preferably) over medium-high heat.
2.  Add the salt and then the walnuts.  Cook for about a minute stirring frequently.
3.  Add the maple syrup and continue cooking until nuts are toasted and syrup is caramelized, about two more minutes.
4.  Spread nuts on a parchment lined cookie sheet to cool.  Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

English walnuts and maple syrup. 

Add salt to heated skillet. 

Add walnuts. 

Add maple syrup. 

Spread on parchment paper to cool.  

Ready to gift. 

These nuts make for a good snack, can be added to a salad, or even used to top a dessert (ice cream sundae!!!).  They are also high in omega-3 fatty acids that may help to prevent heart attacks, and are high in fiber and Vitamin E.  A handful a day would be good for you.

*Honey could be substituted for maple syrup.