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A jar of Candied Hazelnuts

Candied Hazelnuts Recipe

Yield: 3 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Add these simple candied hazelnuts to salads, treats, and savory dishes for a sweet and nutty crunch. They're easy to make and they're ready in 40 minutes!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup brown sugar, can sub coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg white
  • 3 cups whole hazelnuts, no need to blanch

Instructions 

  • Place an oven rack in the bottom half and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
    ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt
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  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the egg white until it's frothy.
    1 large egg white
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  • Add the hazelnuts to the egg whites and mix well. Then, add the sugar mixture and mix again.
    3 cups whole hazelnuts
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  • Spread the hazelnuts out on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Let the hazelnuts cool completely before eating or storing them.
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Serving: 1 = ¼ cup, Calories: 225kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Sodium: 104mg, Potassium: 221mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 6IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 1mg