Candied Hazelnuts

Candied hazelnuts are a beautiful garnish for baked goods, and can also be served alone as a finger food or snack. Roasted hazelnuts are covered in a sweet cinnamon candy coating.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Cooling time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Author Heather

Ingredients

¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup hazelnuts roasted and unsalted

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and water. Stir until combined and melted.
Add hazelnuts and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat until mixture reduces slightly and hazelnuts look sticky.
Pour nuts onto a sheet of parchment and spread into a single layer. Allow to cool. Store in a sealed container until ready to use.

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Notes

Roast raw hazelnuts beforehand: Preheat to 350F. Spread nuts onto a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Check your nuts halfway through to make sure they're roasting evenly.
To cook raw hazelnuts on the stovetop: In a skillet over medium heat, add your nuts (do not add any additional oil - your nuts will not stick to the pan). Cook until nuts are hot and fragrant, stirring occasionally. This should take up to 5 minutes.
Storage: Candied nuts will keep for up to a week in a tightly sealed container at room temperature.

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