On Dec 21, 2:12*am, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> Judy Haffner wrote:
> > I made several batches of Candied Walnuts today, which is always one
> > of the most popular things I make for the holiday season. Everyone
> > that tastes them seems to love them, but said they are addictive, and
> > they can't stop eating them?! I like to put them in pretty little
> > Christmasy containers to give out.
>
> > Candied Walnuts
>
> > 2-1/2 cups walnuts halves
> > 1 cup sugar
> > 1/2 cup water
> > 1 tsp. salt
> > 1 tsp. cinnamon
> > 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
>
> > Place walnut halves in a shallow pan and heat in 375º oven for about
> > 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove nuts from oven.
>
> > Cook sugar, water, cinnamon and salt to soft-ball stage (236º) and
> > don't stir once it reaches the boiling point (I stick in the candy
> > thermometer and keep a close eye on it, as doesn't take long to reach
> > temperature). Remove from heat; add vanilla and roasted walnuts and
> > stir gently until nuts are well coated and mixture becomes creamy.
> > Turn out onto a greased platter. Separate the walnut halves as they
> > cool.
>
> > These keep well, but can guarantee they won't last long! They are also
> > are GREAT travelers, and have mailed them out to family members with
> > great results.
>
> > Judy
>
> I have made them but not like that. *I made them and also a pecan and
> cranberry mix when I was on a raw food diet. *I used soaked raw nuts, a mix
> of dates and water whizzed up in the food processor for the sweetener and
> added black pepper and orange zest to the pecans. *I think I used a touch of
> maple syrup to the walnuts. *And now that I think of it, I did something
> with cashews too. *I used some kind of fruit in them. *Maybe apricots? *I
> made those for my brother and since he loves apricots that is probably what
> I used. *Dehydrated on a low temp. until crisp. *Very good!

Mmmmmmmm! 'Tis the Season for yummy yummy treats!!

Sounds wonderful!!


John Kuthe...