Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our orange-sugared walnuts, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats are meticulously crafted using a unique blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty notes. Discover the perfect balance of citrusy orange zest, granulated sugar, and the rich aroma of roasted walnuts. Our recipe offers step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats. Additionally, we present variations such as maple-glazed walnuts and honey-roasted walnuts, each offering a distinct flavor profile that will cater to your preferences. Embark on this culinary adventure and transform ordinary walnuts into an extraordinary snack, perfect for any occasion.
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ORANGE-SUGARED WALNUTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place walnuts in oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become fragrant and begin to color. Turn oven off but leave nuts inside to keep warm. Place remaining ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and heat to 236 degrees (soft ball stage)without stirring but occasionally shaking pan gently. Pay attention to pot and thermometer so mixture doesn't burn. Add nuts turn off heat and stir until nuts are evenly coated. Turn onto a greased baking sheet and using 2 forks, separate nuts as they cool.
SUGARED ORANGE WALNUTS
Steps:
- Sift 10x sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and salt into a medium size bowl, stir in orange rind. Beat egg whites and orange juice until slightly foamy, stir in walnuts, toss to coat well. drain thouroughly. Roll walnuts in sugar mixture a third at a time until evenly coated. Bake in a 225 degree oven for 1 hour or until dry. Cool completely before storing. Store in a tightly covered container. Walnuts can be stored up to 1 month. .
Tips:
- Choose fresh oranges. The fresher the oranges, the better the flavor of the walnuts will be.
- Use a microplane zester to get the zest off the oranges. This will give you the finest zest and prevent any pith from getting into the walnuts.
- Toast the walnuts in the oven before coating them in sugar. This will help them to crisp up and give them a nutty flavor.
- Use a non-stick skillet to coat the walnuts in sugar. This will prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Stir the walnuts constantly while they are coating in sugar. This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Let the walnuts cool completely before storing them. This will help them to keep their crispiness.
Conclusion:
Orange sugared walnuts are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or topping for desserts. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a holiday party. With their sweet and citrusy flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a simple but impressive snack, give orange sugared walnuts a try. You won't be disappointed!
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