Nitrate & Nitrite Free Candied Walnuts

Total time25 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 cups walnut halves
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp water
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it near the stove.
2
Combine the brown sugar, butter, water, and salt in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.

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