Candied
Walnuts
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup liquid (see variations below)
1 teaspoon white corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cup walnuts (whole if possible)
DIRECTIONS
In 2 qt pot, mix first 4 ingredients.
Cook to soft ball stage
240f (use candy thermometer).
Remove from stove and add walnuts and stir until creamy.
Quickly turn out on waxed paper and separate with fork.
Variation:
Orange:
1/2 cup orange juice plus 1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated rind and
6 drops orange coloring.
Mint (better):
1/2 cup milk plus 4 drops green coloring. Add 1 teaspoon peppermint
flavoring.
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