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Candied Nuts

This candied nut recipe was likely clipped from a bag of Crystal Sugar. It is easy to make and stands the test of time
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Total Time 1 hour
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ Cups Crystal Sugar any granulated sugar will do
  • ½ Cup Sour Cream
  • 2 TB Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 ½ Cups Pecans or any other nut

Equipment

  • Candy thermometer

Method
 

  1. Combine sugar, sour cream, and butter in a 2 quart sauce pan.
  2. Boil until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage on a candy thermometer (238° F) stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Add vanilla and cinnamon and stir until mixture begins to thicken.
  5. Add nuts and stir to combine.
  6. Turn out onto a buttered cookie sheet and separate nuts into individual nuts or clusters.

Notes

This basic candied nut recipe can be modified by using different nuts and different seasonings.  I sometimes add a little nutmeg or cardamom to deepen the flavor.  I've added rosemary and cayenne to spice it up.  These nuts work well on yogurt parfaits, salads, and snacking by the handful.  Homemade candied nuts add something special to charcuterie boards.