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You guys, I’ve done it. I have fallen victim to the pumpkin spice craze. But here me out. Well, I guess I don’t really have much of a case except that I love it. The warmth that comes from a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove is exactly what I want in everything right now. Yes, I’ll drink it in my coffee. Absolutely I’ll have it in my yogurt. You want me to eat it with my cereal? No problem. Totally into it. Should I toss buttery walnuts with a sweet pumpkin spiced coating and then slather in chocolate? The answer is YES! So while I know that pumpkin spice anything is basically internet gold, let me assure you that this pumpkin spice is here for genuine enjoyment.
Our beautiful walnut halves start with a sweetened and spiced frothy egg white mixture. The addition of the egg white gives a crisp, crackly sweetness that I can’t quit. We then toss those warm candied walnuts in melted bittersweet chocolate then shower flake salt over top. Because that’s who we are.
The season of giving and gathering is among and these are perfect for such occasions. A large batch of these addictive sweets is thrown together quite quickly and make the perfect hostess gift for all those holiday shindigs right around the corner. Tuck a few in a pretty bag or jar with a ribbon and then be the favored guest at all the parties. Just be sure to save plenty for yourself because self-care is important too.
Pumpkin Spiced Candied Walnuts with Bittersweet Chocolate
Ingredients
1 egg white
1/2 cup / 100 grams sugar
4 cups / 560 grams walnuts
3 teaspoons pumpkin spice (recipe below)
1 teaspoon sea salt
200 grams bittersweet chocolate, melted
Flake salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl whisk the egg white until frothy. Add the sugar and whisk to combine. Stir in the walnuts, pumpkin spice and salt. Mix well.
Add the nut mixture to the prepared sheet pan and roast for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes stir well and continue to roast until the nuts are deeply toasted and smell delightfully fragrant.
While the walnuts are roasting melt the chocolate in a large bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
Toss the candied almonds in the melted chocolate and stir well to coat.
Return them back to the sheet pan, shower with flake salt then chill for 20 minutes in the fridge.
Keep any uneated walnuts in a well sealed container. These beauties will keep for up to 3 weeks.
Pumpkin Spice
4 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Combine all the spices in a small bowl and store in a well sealed container for up to 3 months.
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Wow, these looks great! I’ve never made candied nuts before and think I’ll have to try. Do you have to worry about burning the walnuts or are they pretty resilient? My oven is crazy and has a mind of its own!
Let your nose be your guide. When they smell fragrant and toasty they are done. They can burn easily so do keep an eye out.
How would these do if I skipped the chocolate and stuck with the candied nuts? Thinking about doing half and half.
They would be delicious without the chocolate!
these look like perfect hostess gifts, thank you for sharing! how many servings does this recipe yield (i.e. small mason jars)?