Caramelized Walnuts

Delicious and addictive! Serve with cheese or as an after-dinner nibble. Recipe from Lucy Waverman.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  cup walnut halves
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1  teaspoon  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325° F .
2. Place walnuts on a baking sheet and toast 10 to 15 minutes or until golden.
3. Combine honey, water and oil in a skillet and bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium and stir in walnuts. Cook, stirring frequently until all liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute.
5. Transfer nuts to a bowl.
6. Combine sugar and salt and toss with nuts. Spread nuts on a cookie sheet to cool and dry.
7. Store in an airtight container.
8. If you like sweet and hot, you can add some hot chili powder to the mix for a different but yummy tasste!