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crunchy candied walnuts

Crunchy Candied Walnut Snack

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups walnuts
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 star anise
  • 120 ml water
  • 2 tbsp toasted black sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 300°C (150°F).
  • In a pot, combine walnuts, sugar, salt, water and star anise.
  • Let the walnuts come to a boil and then turn the heat down to medium. Stir constantly to prevent the walnuts and sugar from burning.
  • Cook until all the water has evaporated. Turn off the heat, and pour the walnuts onto a lined baking tray. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Once they're done baking, let them cool before eating.