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Brandied Candied Walnuts
Brandied Candied Walnuts

These sweet candied walnuts are a great snack or appetizer. They also make a sophisticated addition to desserts and salads.

  • Servings: 16
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
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Low Calorie Vegetarian Quick Chef Collection
Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar

1 pound California walnut halves

1/4 cup brandy

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3 fluid ounces orange juice

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. In a bowl, toss 1 cup of sugar with remaining ingredients and mix well.
  3. Pour mixture on to a cookie sheet, spread evenly, and bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining 1 cup of sugar over the top and mix. Allow walnuts to cool before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 292
  • Total Fat: 19 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 29 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g