Sugar-Spiced Walnuts

Submitted by MARIA MAC

"A sweet and spicey nut that I love!"

 

• Ready In: 16mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups walnut halves

directions

1. Combine sugar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, ginger and salt in small bowl.
2. Heat heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add walnuts in single layer; cook 3 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring frequently.
3. Stir in sugar mixture; cook 1 minute or until walnuts are well-coated with sugar, stirring constantly. (Do not let sugar dissolve completely; leave some grainy texture on the walnuts.).
4. Place on plate; cool.