Sherried Orange Walnuts

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cream sherry
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cups walnut halves

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  2. Place the brown sugar, white sugar, salt, sherry, orange zest, and orange extract into a heavy saucepan, and stir until well combined. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute. Stir in the butter. Remove from heat, and stir in the walnut halves to coat with syrup.
  3. Spread the candied walnut halves out onto the prepared baking sheet, and allow to cool thoroughly, at least 1 hour. Break into bite-size chunks to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

417 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0g
Total Fat 25g 32% DV
Carbs 49.5g 18% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 49.2g 98% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9696.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 35.8mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 27mg 2% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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