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These Rosemary & Thyme Candied Walnuts could be called a triple threat – they are savory, sweet and have just a little heat!
These walnuts are delicious. So delicious they may be considered addictive. They get their savory flavor from the rosemary and thyme, the sweetness from honey, and a touch of heat from the cayenne pepper. I love all the flavors going on with these nuts and they are perfect for just snacking, but would be delicious on a salad too.
They make a perfect holiday neighbor gift too. Just wrap some of them up in a cellophane bag, add a bow The only problem is you better make twice as many as you think you need so you can enjoy them too.
Ingredients
- Walnuts
- Olive Oil
- Honey
- Cayenne Pepper
- Fresh Rosemary
- Fresh Thyme
- Sea Salt
How to Make Rosemary and Thyme Candied Walnuts
- Mix together olive oil, honey, cayenne, rosemary and thyme.
- Add walnuts and stir to coat.
- Spread in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and stir to coat.
- Sprinkle with remaining thyme and salt.
- Allow to cool
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Rosemary and Thyme Candied Walnuts
Ingredients
- 5 tsp olive oil
- 5 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or chipotle chili powder
- 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 3 tsp fresh thyme finely chopped
- 2 cups walnut pieces
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix together olive oil, honey, cayenne, rosemary and 2 tsp thyme.
- Add walnuts and stir to coat.
- Spread in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and stir to coat. Sprinkle with remaining thyme and salt.
- Allow to cool
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Michelle says
Hi. Do you leave the herbs whole as a sprig like in your photo and discard after roasting or do you chop them finely and leave it
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
Take them off the sprig
Sarah says
Can you make with butter instead of olive oil?
Leigh Anne says
I’ve only made it with olive oil so I’m not positive but I think it should work fine
Pam Benthall says
I have sought after this recipe for years. THANK YOU! I could remember my Grandmother, and mom making these. The moment I read it, I knew that it was perfect. I could not wait to make it. The entire process had me excited. The end results were exactly what I had been searching for. THANK YOU!
Leigh Anne says
I’m so glad you found the recipe and it was what you were looking for!
Violet Pratt says
I’d sign up for walnuts recipes everyday. This one is fantastic, be sure to share any others you find!