Sherried Orange Walnuts

A scrumptious concoction of candied walnuts, incorporating cream sherry, orange zest, and brown sugar. These freeze well.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 6 tablespoons cream sherry
• 5 cups walnut halves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the brown sugar, white sugar, salt, sherry, orange zest, and orange extract into a heavy saucepan, and stir until well combined. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute. Stir in the butter. Remove from heat, and stir in the walnut halves to coat with syrup.

Step 3

Spread the candied walnut halves out onto the prepared baking sheet, and allow to cool thoroughly, at least 1 hour. Break into bite-size chunks to serve.