Caramel Walnuts

Walnut candy, made with walnut halves coated with a homemade caramel candy sauce.

By
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
Elise founded Simply Recipes in 2003 and led the site until 2019. She has an MA in Food Research from Stanford University.
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Updated February 17, 2021
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

These homemade, candied caramel walnuts are a little sticky, and a little chewy, but oh so good.

Caramel Walnuts

Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Yield 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups of walnut halves
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Special Equipment

  • Candy thermometer

Method

  1. Make the caramel base:

    In a small, thick-bottomed saucepan, mix together and heat the sour cream, salt, milk, and sugar. Heat until the temperature reads 240°F on a candy thermometer or digital thermometer, stirring occasionally.

  2. Add walnuts, vanilla:

    Add the walnuts and a teaspoon of vanilla. Stir until the walnuts are creamy.

  3. Remove from pan and separate:

    Remove pan from heat and spread the walnuts out on parchment paper or Silpat. Separate using 2 forks if necessary. Let cool to harden.