Candied Nuts

Cook's Illustrated (May 2018)

This is good with shelled pistachios, walnut or pecan halves, roasted cashews, salted or unsalted peanuts, and sliced almonds. To make a mixed batch, cook the nuts individually, then toss to combine once you've chopped them.
  • Oven to 350°, middle rack.
  • Spread into single layer on rimmed backing sheet and toast until fragrant and slighly darkened, 8-12 min, shaking sheet halfway through toasting.
  • Transfer to plate and cool, 10-15 min.
  • Line empty, unwashed sheet with parchment.
1/2 c nuts
  • Whisk in large bowl until sugar is mostly dissolved.
  • Add nuts and stir to coat.
  • Spread over prepared baking sheet in single layer.
  • Bake until nuts are crisp and dry, 10-12 min.
1 T granulated sugar
1 T hot water
1/8 t salt
  • Transfer sheet to wire rack and let cool completely, 20 min.
  • Transfer nuts to cutting board and chop as desired.
  • Store at room temp up to 1 week.