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Sweet Walnuts

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Introduction

Discover the delectable world of sweet walnuts, an innovative twist on traditional baking that promises a delightful nutty flavor and rich texture. This recipe captures the essence of simplicity, enhanced by modern culinary equipment to ensure perfection in taste.

Tips for this Recipe

Grinding your own walnuts is key to achieving a perfect consistency. Adjust sugar based on sweetness preference, and be mindful when mixing dry ingredients with the wet ones to avoid overworking the dough.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Experience an explosion of flavor that captures the natural sweetness of walnuts. The perfect balance between ingredients and precise baking techniques ensure every bite is a celebration of texture and taste.

Ingredients

  • 10 cups water; plus 6 tablespoons for glaze
  • 12 ounces (about 4 cups) walnut halves
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 5 cups peanut oil

Adviced Equipments

KitchenAid Stand Mixer: For a smooth blend of ingredients.
Chef’s Knife: A must-have for precise cutting and chopping.
Nut Grinder: Essential for grinding walnuts to the perfect consistency.
Silicone Baking Mat: Prevents sticking, making roll-out a breeze.
Parchment Paper Sheets: Easy cleanup and no more mess when baking or roasting nuts.
Digital Scale: Accurate measurements ensure recipe success, especially with weight-based ingredients.
Large Mixing Bowls (Glass): Ideal for mixing the walnut dough or components.
Spice Grinder: Fresh spices add an extra layer of flavor.
Food Processor with Slicing Blade: Quick slicing and efficient mixing.
High-Speed Blender (Vitamix): Perfect for creating a fine walnut consistency in some recipes.
Baking Sheet with Rimmed Edge: The ideal surface for baking sweet walnut treats.

History of the Recipe

The art of sweetening nuts can be traced back to ancient civilizations where honey and spices were used to enhance their natural flavor. Over time, various cultures contributed methods for preparing walnuts in desserts that eventually culminated in the creation of this unique sweet treat.

Fun Facts About This Recipe

Walnuts have been enjoyed by many civilizations, from Romans to Greeks and beyond. Their use in desserts is a testament to their versatility and enduring appeal. The combination of walnuts with sweet elements not only provides an exceptional taste but also brings together the best attributes of two distinct ingredients.

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Sweet Walnuts

Sweet Walnuts

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Equipment

  • - KitchenAid Stand Mixer: Ideal for mixing ingredients and ensuring a smooth walnut paste.

  • - Chef's Knife: A versatile tool that can help in chopping nuts or other components of the recipe.

  • - Nut Grinder: Specifically useful for grinding walnuts into fine pieces, if not already pre-ground.

  • - Silicone Baking Mat: Useful for rolling out doughs without sticking in various sweet walnut recipes.

  • - Parchment Paper Sheets: Helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier when baking or roasting nuts.

  • - Digital Scale: Provides accurate measurements which are crucial for precise recipes, especially with sweeteners and ingredients by weight.

  • - Large Mixing Bowls (Glass): For mixing the walnut-based dough or other components of sweet walnut recipes.

  • - Spice Grinder: If your sweet walnut recipe calls for freshly ground spices, this tool is essential.

  • - Food Processor with Slicing Blade: Useful for slicing nuts into uniform pieces or combining ingredients quickly and efficiently.

  • - High-Speed Blender (Vitamix): Can be used to blend walnuts into a fine consistency, suitable for certain recipes.

  • - Baking Sheet with Rimmed Edge: Useful for baking sweet walnut treats like bars or cookies on parchment paper.

Ingredients

  • 10 cups water; plus 6 tablespoons for glaze

  • 12 ounces (about 4 cups) walnut halves

  • 6 tablespoons sugar

  • 5 cups peanut oil

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Place 5 cups of the water in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the walnuts and stir. Allow the water to return to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and run cold water into the pot. Drain the nuts thoroughly in a strainer. Return the nuts to the pot, add 5 cups of the water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Allow the nuts to boil for 5 minutes, then drain again and set the walnuts aside to dry.
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Instruction 2

This next step requires a wok that is completely free of oil. Place the 6 tablespoons water in the wok and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve with a spatula. Bring to boil and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add the walnuts and continue to stir for about 8 minutes, or until the nuts are coated completely with the sugar syrup and the liquid in the wok has evaporated. As the walnuts become glazed with the syrup, take care to regulate the heat so neither the nuts nor the glaze burns.
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Instruction 3

Turn off the heat. Using a Chinese strainer, remove the walnuts and set aside on a plate. Wash the wok and the spatula with extremely hot water to remove the sugar residue and dry thoroughly.
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Instruction 4

Place the peanut oil in the wok, and heat it to 375ºF on a deep-frying thermometer. Place the walnuts on the strainer and lower them into the hot oil. Fry the walnuts, stirring with the spatula, for about 5 minutes, or until they turn a golden amber brown. Turn off the heat. Scoop the nuts from the oil with the strainer and allow to drain briefly.
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Instruction 5

Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and let cool completely. After 2 minutes, loosen the walnuts so they do not stick to one another. Serve the cooled nuts or transfer them to an airtight container and store as directed in the introduction.
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