Description
Delicious and easy-to-make glazed nuts featuring a sweet, buttery coating perfect for snacks or toppings. This quick recipe uses simple ingredients like nuts, sugar, butter, and water, combined with toasting and stovetop glazing for a crunchy, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, or cashews)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cold butter (cut into about 6 small pieces)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for toasting the nuts.
- Toast Nuts: Spread the nuts evenly over a small baking sheet and bake them for 5 minutes or until fragrant and lightly toasted, enhancing their flavor and crunch.
- Prepare Glaze: Remove the nuts from the oven and transfer them evenly onto the bottom of a 10-inch nonstick skillet. Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the nuts and scatter the cold butter pieces on top.
- Melt Butter and Dissolve Sugar: Turn the heat to medium-low. Cook while stirring occasionally until the butter melts and the sugar is nearly dissolved, creating a smooth, sweet base.
- Add Water and Finish Glazing: Add the water to the skillet, increase the heat to medium, and cook while stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes. Shake the pan occasionally until the water evaporates and the glaze coats the nuts evenly.
- Cool the Nuts: Pour the glazed nuts onto wax paper or foil. Use a wooden spoon to gently separate them so they don’t stick together, and allow them to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can use any combination of your favorite nuts such as pecans, walnuts, almonds, or cashews for variety.
- Be careful not to burn the nuts while toasting or the sugar while cooking; keep the heat controlled and stir frequently.
- Use cold butter pieces to help create a smooth glaze as they melt slowly.
- Store cooled glazed nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
