Vegan Maple Candied Walnuts (Easy Stovetop Recipe)
Upgrade your favorite salads, bowls, and breakfasts with these Vegan Maple Candied Walnuts. Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and made with simple vegan ingredients, this quick stovetop recipe delivers the perfect crunchy, better-for-you topping in minutes.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Equipment
- 1 frying pan
- 1 large plate lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the vegan butter. Stir until completely melted.
- Once melted, add the walnuts. While stirring constantly, cook them in the butter for about 1 minute. Then, add the maple syrup and a pinch of salt. Continue stirring nonstop while they caramelize in the maple syrup. This should take about 3 additional minutes or so. Do not allow them to burn or overcook them.
- Immediately transfer them to a plate lined with parchment paper. Spread them out so they are not touching and allow them to cool for at least 20 minutes.
Notes
Storage:
Once the walnuts are completely cooled, transfer them to an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Tips and Modifications:
Use fresh walnuts for the best flavor. Walnuts can turn slightly bitter if they sit too long, so grab a fresh bag whenever possible to ensure your candied walnuts taste rich and buttery rather than sharp.
Watch them closely while cooking. Maple syrup can go from perfectly caramelized to burned very quickly. Keep the heat at medium-low and stir frequently so the walnuts toast evenly without scorching.
Let them cool completely. The coating will continue to harden as the walnuts cool, giving you that irresistible crunchy texture. Spread them out on parchment paper so they don’t stick together.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg