Instructions Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 Tbsp butter. Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently so your mixture doesn't burn (especially towards the end). When the sugar mixture starts melting, stir constantly until all sugar is melted and nuts are coated.
These easy candied walnuts make a sweet low carb, keto and paleo friendly sweet treat to make all through the year – although they are especially perfect as a holiday season party snack or to gift as a homemade treat over the Thanksgiving and Christmas Festive Season.
I don’t keep candied walnuts on hand so I had to make some. It’s an easy recipe, made in five minutes, so no matter what dish you are making (or eating these on their own), these candied walnuts won’t add much time to your prep. There are just three ingredients in this recipe: walnuts, sugar, and butter.
Here are the simple ingredients that you’ll need to make the easy candied nuts: Egg White – you only need one egg white to bind the candied walnuts together. The egg white is used in place of butter or coconut oil, making the nuts a naturally dairy free easy dessert.