2 Ingredient Candied Walnuts

I love walnuts. They can be used as sweet or savory recipes, and they really take everything up a notch! Try some more recipes using walnuts like this Honey Walnut Shrimp, this delicious Walnut Pesto, or this sweet Walnut Pie!

What are Candied Walnuts?

Get ready for the easiest little crunch that you can make and add to just about anything. My favorite way to eat candied walnuts is in a salad but that doesn’t stop me from eating these one their own after I make them! Candied walnuts are walnuts with sugar that caramelizes in the oven and adds a deliciously sweet flavor to the classic nut. They totally transform any dish and can be added to desserts, salads or even charcuterie boards!

Ingredients in Candied Walnuts

This recipe only uses 2 ingredients… that’s right TWO! You will find the exact measurements on the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Sugar: This is what makes the walnuts nice and sweet! Walnut Halves: These are the perfect size to add a little bit of crunch to just about anything.

How to Make Candied Walnuts

Whip these up and store them for a few weeks. Then you can use them on everything!

Sweet Potato Casserole: A lot of sweet potato casseroles use pecans as the crunchy topping, but try using candied walnuts instead. They deliver the same great crunch and yummy, sweet flavor. Salads: Don’t be afraid to add these into a salad! I especially love them in a berry salad with some feta cheese. It’s so delicious! Popcorn: Want to take your popcorn up a notch? Toss in these candied walnuts, and you will never go back! On their own: These walnuts make a great snack all by themselves!

Add Cinnamon: A great way to make these even more delicious is to add a dash of cinnamon to the sugar. This makes the walnuts so delicious, especially around the holidays or in a delicious berry salad. Add Pecans: Walnuts and pecans are so similar, you can use them both! Or if all you have is pecans, use those instead of walnuts altogether.