Here are two ways to make candied nuts: One in a skillet or frying pan, and the other in the oven. These recipes work for any kind of nut. I like using softer nuts, mostly walnuts or pecans.
The skillet version is faster, but either works well. Make sure the skillet is well seasoned or oiled to make it easier to scoop up the candied nuts. The oven method also adds some spices to the nuts but you can add your own.
You can use honey or granulated sugar for each of the recipes. If you want to make this low carb, use a low carb syrup or granulated low carb sweetener.
As for storage, I keep all my nuts, toasted, candied, or otherwise, in the refrigerator. Nuts (in the shell or not) can stay fresh stored in an airtight container for about three months at room temperature, and about 6 months in the refrigerator.
And if you're a walnut fan, check out my quick and easy recipe for candied walnuts using the oven method and just two ingredients. Enjoy!
Lisa says
I have to hide these from myself. I tend to eat until they are gone. I also like to make these with a dash of cayenne instead of the cinnamon and nutmeg. It makes for a more savoury treat. Also good tossed in a salad.
Erica says
great change up! 🙂
Alt Food Guy says
I used Almonds with the shells on, using honey and with out nutmeg and they where so tasty! This might become a main stay snack for me!
Marcee says
Curious on how long these nuts can be stored? If given as a gift and heat sealed in a bag?
Erica says
I'm not sure of the scientific answer to this, and it probably depends on the age of the nuts to begin with, but I keep sealed nuts for up to 6 months. Hope that helps!
Judy says
Amazingly simple yet so delicious!! I made these in the oven with maple syrup. I want to try to make some spicy next time, or changing up the spices (like more cinnamon, or a sweet and salty version). I'm very happy I saw this!!
Pauline says
Great recipe, can these be frozen or kept in the refrigerator so they stay fresh.
Melanie says
I will be making these for Christmas gifts, and of course to enjoy at home! We love candied walnuts and pecans.
Mary says
Thanks a million! So hard to find recipe like these to use without thermometer.
K N Books says
hello Erica
I've published Elaine's book Breaking the Vicious Cycle in Portuguese language and have started a page on facebook about the SCD with hints and recipes for SCD followers in Brazil and Portugal. Brazilians love candied nuts and today I published this recipe in my facebook page (with a few changes). I hope that you don't mind. Tomorrow I'd like to publish something about your blog (again, I hope that you don't mind!).
I think that your recipes are great and inspiring. If you want to look at the facebook page, the link is: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DICE-Dieta-do-Carboidrato-Espec%C3%ADfico/276554622470113
Erica says
Thanks! Where is your website?
Alyssa says
Hi Erica! I made these nuts tonight after the leftover pad Thai. What a treat! I did the honey way because I am on scd. I then I just found a new favorite recipe website! Thank you Erica!
Ps I was thinking to incorporate these awesome candied nuts with apples somehow? What do you think? We're eating an apple tonight and mixed our bites with the nuts and yummy! I need a recipe though bc I'm not creative like that.
Alyssa
MAVikki says
I made a whole pound of these from local pecans and brought them to work ... people LOVED them. I used real Vermont maple syrup. Don't bother with "pancake syrup" it won't work. Honey would be my second choice. Try them, you won't regret it!
Erica says
I prefer maple syrup also. Honey does work well. I use honey in a variation on this recipe to make granola :).
k cole says
Thanks for the recipe!..made with 2T Raw Wildflower Honey & 1 T of maple syrup so I could get both flavors...they turned out GREAT!!!...Giving out homeade xmas gifts this year and this will be one of them 🙂
Erica says
good to hear! They do make great gifts!
Willow says
I made a pumpkin seed/walnut mix version with maple syrup. I started out in a pan and had melted some butter with it, and decided to put it in the oven. I added some nutmeg, so basically it's nuts, maple syrup, nutmeg and butter. They are so good!
Katie @ Healthnut Foodie says
I just stumbled across your website while doing research for a candied walnut recipe. Our thoughts on food are very similar and your site is absolutely beautiful!
Erica says
Katie - beautiful story - and family! So glad you stopped by 🙂
Christy Tealsey says
I just made these nuts using the honey recipe and they are SO delicious! These are going to be a staple in my house. I used pecans this time but I'm thinking walnuts are up next. Thanks for the recipe!
Jaime says
Soy free earth balance butter, and amber agave, with a few splashes of organic pure vanilla,then i am so into those nuts! bravo!