Sherried Orange Walnuts

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A scrumptious concoction of candied walnuts, incorporating cream sherry, orange zest and brown sugar. These freeze well.

Submitted by AntKathy
Published on June 18, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
5 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 30 servings

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 6 tablespoons cream sherry

  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

  • 1 teaspoon orange extract

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 5 cups walnut halves

Directions

  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 Facts (per serving)

181 Calories
14g Fat
13g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 101mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.