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Addictive, crazy, out-of-this-world delicious ... I'm keeping this one short because there's not too much else to say .............. and I must admit, I'm a bit tired after spending a wonderful weekend with these five little cutie pies (and their mommies and daddies).
Not too tired though to come home and make these amazing Candied Balsamic Rosemary Walnuts. The idea for them has been rolling around in my head for a while now. When I saw my daughter's prolific rosemary bush, well, that did it! I cut myself a huge bouquet.
Once we were home and unpacked, the beautiful rosemary kept calling me. Okay, okay............. I started mixing, stirring and concocting ................ within 20 minutes these amazing guys were parading out of my oven. I snitched one right away, trying not to burn my tongue. Oh, wow! .................. like I said; addictive, crazy, out-of-this-world delicious!
You have to try them! I promise you won't be a bit disappointed!
I'm thinking about all the ways I could use them ................. oh, but that might just be another post(s)............. 🙂
- 2 teaspoons butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar use the best quality balsamic that you can afford
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cups walnut halves or pieces
- flaky sea salt we love Maldon
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Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Rub foil with a paper towel to cover surface well. Spray lightly again. Set aside. Place an (approximately) 18-inch piece of parchment paper on a heatproof work surface.
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Add butter to a large non-stick pan and melt over medium heat. Add sugar, balsamic vinegar and salt. Continue to cook, stirring continuously until sugar is dissolved. This will take 3-4 minutes. Add walnuts and rosemary, stir gently with a heat-proof spatula to coat walnuts with sugar mixture.
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Turn out onto prepared pan and place in oven. Bake for 15 minutes (It may take a bit longer), removing from oven and gently stirring every five minutes until nuts are deep golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately turn onto prepared parchment paper. Working quickly, separate nuts with two forks. Sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt. Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Liz Berg says
You have the BEST nut recipes! Perfect on salads. Perfect out of hand. Love these rosemary gems.
Sandra Lee says
These would not last long and I know I would have to make a double batch.
Debra Eliotseats says
I love everything about these!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
OH mine, this would be the most dangerous snack, because I would eat it all. By myself. Without sharing.
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
Mmm. Oh how I love all your roasted nut recipe Chris. I think I'd have to make a small batch though. Making the whole lot could be dangerous!
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says
Although I am not a fan of walnuts, I'd eat these happily because two of my favorite ingredients make these nuts way flavorful: balsamic vinegar and rosemary. Great recipe, Chris!
Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon says
I love this. It is always nice to have a few nibbles for company, but I like them sprinkled in a salad also. I love fresh herbs with anything.
Angie Schneider says
I am not going to make this...because..sigh...I just can't stop eating them. Too good to not finish them all at once!
Patty Price says
Looks delicious Chris! I saw these on Facebook last night and Love this flavor combination -they would make a lovely hostess gift 😉
twodogsinthekitchen says
These sound terrific. I like the flavor combinations a lot! I'm sure I could eat half of that bowl in one sitting 😉
Rosemary Wolbert says
Rosemary and balsamic vinegar -- what a great combination! I love to make nuts like these. (I stashed some Maldon salt away last winter when I made your rosemary lemon salt for gifts -- delightful.)
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
All these flavors are perfect together.
bellini says
They would be delicious all on their own but I can't wait to see hat else you do with them. I can see them in an ice cream.
Jennifer@ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yum Chris!!!! I love rosemary on crackers and nuts, it adds such a wonderful savory taste to a dish! Your nuts look fantastic!!! I know I would love a huge batch of them.
Gerry @Foodness Gracious says
I've had nuts with rosemary and they taste great, love these with an ice cold beer!
Malinda says
I found the addition with the rosemary...thanks!
Ginny says
Phil would love this, he eats nuts several evenings a week. And walnuts are so good for your health and your heart! I have never heard of the flaky sea salt!!! Now I will have to Google it.
Kim - Liv Life says
Oh my goodness, fabulous!!! I've been reading so many health benefits of late regarding walnuts, and I'm thinking the best way to use these beauties is simply to eat them out of hand! Lovely shots btw...
Kim G. says
I'm pretty sure that if I prepare these I won't be able to stop nimbling on them! In a salade, it would be sooo good!
Malinda says
These look delicious and I can not wait to try them, but I have read the recipe several times and do not see when to add in the finely chopped rosemary. Thanks for any clarification!
Chris Scheuer says
Thank you Malinda, it's fixed now, sorry, as I said, I'm a bit weary 🙂
Malinda says
Thanks, Chris! I am enjoying you blog and recipes 🙂
Malinda says
I think you teach some cooking classes in Raleigh, I would love know if you are ever offering those again in the future! I live in North Raleigh.
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks Malinda, I'm not doing any teaching right now as the blog is pretty time consuming but if I do offer any classes, I would advertise them right here on the blog.
Malinda says
I have one more question...do you buy your Maldon flake sea salt locally or do you order it online?
Thanks!!!
Chris Scheuer says
Malinda, if you shoot me an email to cscheuer1@gmail.com I'll tell you a great place to get it.
Lynn@Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
They sure sound great! And I have a big rosemary bush in the yard:@)
La Table De Nana says
Thank you:-)
Love recipes like these..
Karen says
I may not be able to wait until I get out and buy walnuts. I might have to try this with almonds. 😉 (Actually, I love the idea of candied balsamic anything - you're brilliant.)
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love rosemary and balsamic, these walnuts look like such an addictive snack!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
Oh my Chris - they look pretty fantastic! I also have a very big rosemary bush and have a few walnuts hiding in the freezer - maybe I need these in my life! Hope you get some extra rest tonight. Have a lovely week!