Orange juice and two kinds of citrus zest give these candied nuts a nice flavor boost.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups walnuts
- 4 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh orange zest
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
Preparation:
1. Prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with aluminum foil.
2. Combine water, juice, sugar, and corn syrup in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar.
3. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in the zests and walnuts, and mix thoroughly.
5. Remove nuts from syrup with a slotted spoon and spread on the prepared baking sheet. Arrange nuts so that they are in a thin layer.
6. Allow to cool and dry thoroughly before storing.[/p
