Mom's Fried Walnuts

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

• Ready In: 15 mins
• 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.