Candied Walnuts 2

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp salt
• Water
• 4 ounces walnut halves (don't use pieces)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar, cayenne and salt.

Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the walnuts and blanch them for 3 minutes. Drain well. Immediately roll the walnuts in the sugar mixture until thoroughly covered. The sugar will melt slightly. Transfer the walnuts to a baking sheet or pan and bake, stirring occasionally, until they are a deep, golden brown, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully because the sugar can burn easily. Let cool completely before serving.

Serve with fresh or aged goat cheese, bleu cheese or gruyere.