It’s always the season for salad, but sometimes a plain salad just won’t do the trick. I enjoy sprucing up a simple spinach salad with fruit and nuts. My a good nutty topping is this recipe for easy caramelized walnuts. They are simple to make with ingredients found in most pantries. They add a nice sweet crunch to any salad recipe.
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Easy Caramelized Walnuts
This recipe for easy caramelized walnuts will add the perfect touch to your next salad. They are even great as a sweet and crunchy snack.
Author: Stephanie Hansen
Recipe type: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnut pieces
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 TB. balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- In small sauce pan combine sugar and vinegar over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until sugar has melted and become caramelized.
- Remove from heat, quickly add walnut pieces, and stir to coat all pieces evenly.
- Spread walnut mixture in a single layer on cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool on cookie sheet and break apart to serve on salad or as a snack.
- Can be stored in a Ziploc or airtight container for several weeks.
