sherried cinnamon nuts
Sherried Cinnamon Nuts 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup sherry 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated orange peel (orange part only) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 to 3 cups lightl...
Ingredients
- 11/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2cupsherry
- 1/4teaspoonsalt
- 1teaspoongrated orange peel (orange part only)
- 1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
- 2to 3 cups lightly toasted* walnuts or hazelnuts (whole or ha
Directions
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Sherried Cinnamon Nuts 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup sherry 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated orange peel (orange part only) 1/2 tea
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Bring to boil and cook, stirring often, until mixture reaches 240 degrees F on candy thermometer (soft ball stage)
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Remove from heat
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stir in orange peel, cinnamon and nuts
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Stir until syrup is cloudy and nuts are thoroughly coated
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Turn out onto wax paper and quickly separate nuts into single pieces or small clumps
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Will keep for a few days at room temperature, 3 weeks refrigerated or 6 months frozen
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To toast nuts, heat in a dry skillet over medium heat until they start to brown