There are more than a delicious sweet snack. Use these raw, maple-candied walnuts on a variety of desserts. These pair perfectly with slow roasted beets and cashew cream cheese.
Chef's notes
These maple spiced walnuts pair well with both sweet and savory dishes. They're a great addition to desserts, or sprinkled on your favorite salads.
Steps
1
Soaking the Walnuts
Ingredients
2 cups raw walnuts
3 to 4 cups water
To prepare the walnuts, in a medium bowl, soak the walnuts for 3 to 4 hours to soften. Strain, reserving the walnuts and discarding the liquid.
2
Preparing the Mixture for Dehydration
Ingredients
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp chipotle powder
1/2 cup maple sugar, finely ground
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
To prepare the mixture, place walnuts in a mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients and toss well.
3
Dehydrating the Walnuts
To finish the candied walnuts, set dehydrator at 115°F (45°C). Spread an even layer of walnuts on dehydrator trays, leaving room for air circulation. Continue to dehydrate for 7 to 10 hours or until crisp.
Store walnuts in a sealed container and refrigerate to retain crispness.
