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    Chinese New Year Sugared Walnuts


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    Recipe Introduction


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

    List of Ingredients




    Chinese New Year Sugared Walnuts


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

    Recipe




    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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