Spicy Maple Walnuts
December 2006
These sweet-and-peppery nuts are an addictive snack.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 5 mins
- 1/4cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 cups (about 7 ounces) walnuts
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, salt, black pepper, cayenne, ginger and cinnamon; set aside. Pour the maple syrup into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a large nonstick skillet, toast the walnuts over medium-high heat, stirring or shaking the pan constantly, until they are hot, about 5 minutes. Immediately add the nuts to the maple syrup and toss to coat. Stir in the spice mixture until the nuts are evenly coated. Spread the walnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Let cool completely before serving, about 20 minutes.