Pinon Nut Candy

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Pinon nut candy offers a rich combination of caramelized sugars and toasted pinon nuts, creating a sweet, nutty treat perfect for those who enjoy crunchy confections with unique regional flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pinon nuts, shelled ⓘ
  • 1 cup sugar ⓘ
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup water ⓘ
  • 1 stick butter or margarine ⓘ
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar, water, butter, and vinegar in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil and heat until the temperature is between 234° and 240° on a candy thermometer.
  3. Cool the mixture slightly and beat in the pinon nuts.
  4. Drop spoonfuls onto a buttered pan or oiled paper.
  5. Allow the candy to set before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

501 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.5g 5% DV
Total Fat 33.6g 43% DV
Carbs 47.5g 17% DV
Fiber 12g 43% DV
Sugar 28g 56% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 93mg 4% DV
Potassium 237.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 40.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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