Once you’ve tried these candied walnuts, you’ll want to have a batch handy at all times! Maple candied walnuts with brown sugar and a touch of salt get an extra boost of warmth from a dash of vanilla and cinnamon. They’re so easy to make – no constant stirring over the stove! And, honestly, these sweet, crunchy nuts taste good on just about anything. Add these easy candied walnuts to salads, charcuterie boards, pancakes, parfaits, waffles, and more!

Update: This post was originally published in July 2014. I’ve updated the post below to include more information about candying walnuts at home. Plus, I added step-by-step photos to show you just how easy this candy walnuts recipe is to make!
About This Candied Walnuts Recipe I originally included the recipe for these delectable candied walnuts in my Blackened Scallop Salad post. However, I removed that portion of the recipe, because I felt they deserved their own dedicated post!
These are easy-peasy to make, however, they do require you to move a little quickly at the end. Simply toss shelled walnut pieces (or any nut, really) in flavored egg whites and cinnamon sugar, then pop them in the oven to bake! The candy-coating will caramelize and harden, leaving you with the most incredible maple candied walnuts.
Need a hand" Grab a friend, spouse, neighbor, frenemy, your maintenance man, or a stranger off the street (you can offer him your candy… walnuts that is) and have them help you...