Caramelized Nuts

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AmountIngredient
Granulated Sugar
Water
Whole Nutsraw
Salt½ tsp
Scaled ingredient total1,117.5 g

Prep Method 6

  1. 1.In a saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. 2.Add the nuts and stir to coat evenly.
  3. 3.Lower to medium heat and stir continuously as the nuts go through the process of crystallizing and then caramelizing; watching carefully to avoid burning.
  4. 4.Stir in the salt.
  5. 5.Once caramelized, spread the nuts onto a silicone baking mat.
  6. 6.Separate the nuts while still warm.

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Ingredient and sub-recipe costs used to calculate this recipe.

Ingredient / Sub-Recipe ( | )Cost
Granulated Sugar$0.5512
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
WaterThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Whole NutsThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Salt$0.0023
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
Total Yield1,000 g
Total Cost$0.5535
Cost Per G:$0.0006

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Nutrition label

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Ingredient nutritional data2 of 4 connected
!Whole NutsAdd nutritional data620 g›✓Granulated SugarSugars, granulated380 g›!WaterAdd nutritional data115 g›✓SaltSalt, table2.5 g›

Nutrition Facts

Serving size100 g

Amount per serving

Calories150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 95mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 38g
14%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. A 2,000 calorie diet is used for general nutrition advice.

Draft calculation · 34% mapped. Scaled batch: 1463 kcal. Nutrition and allergen analysis must be professionally verified before regulatory use.

Additional details

  • It is advisable to use a sturdy wooded spoon during the cooking process.
  • Almonds, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, and pistachios work well for this recipe.
  • The nuts may be used as is or coated in tempered chocolate and then powdered sugar or cocoa powder.