Chinese New Year Sugared Walnuts

by olga

Servings: 3 cups

INGREDIENTS

1 cup granulated sugar
3 cups walnut halves
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cardamom

INSTRUCTIONS

In shallow Dutch oven, dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup (125 mL) water over medium-high heat. Add walnuts, ginger, cinnamon and cardamom; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring often, until liquid is crystallized and nuts are coated, about 8 minutes.

Spread walnuts on rimmed baking sheet; bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 5 minutes. With wooden spoon, break up nuts; bake, stirring once, until completely dry, about 15 minutes. Let cool. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.) 3 cups.

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CHEF COMMENTS

These sweets are part of the candy tray known as the tray of togetherness, which brings good fortune.

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