Mom's Fried Walnuts

Submitted by RmeWife

"These are mom's fried walnuts for Christmas. Can also use Pecans!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 4 cups walnut halves
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 quarts water
• vegetable oil
• salt

directions

1. Preheat oil in a stock pot to 350 degrees (medium high heat).
2. In a large stock pot boil water. Add Walnut halves and boil for 1 minute. Drain walnuts in a colander and rinse with very hot water.
3. In a large bowl, gently stir walnuts with sugar until sugar dissolves. Let stand for 5 minutes if necessary.
4. Fry walnuts in hot oil until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Drain walnuts and sprinkle slightly with salt.