Candied hazelnuts are a delightful treat that can add a sweet, nutty crunch to a variety of dishes or be enjoyed on their own. Here’s a simple recipe to make them at home:
Ingredients:
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1 cup hazelnuts
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are fragrant and the skins start to crack. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before rubbing them in a clean kitchen towel to remove most of the skins.
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Prepare the Sugar Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and salt. If you’re using vanilla extract or cinnamon, add them now. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a simmer.
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Add the toasted hazelnuts to the saucepan and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar mixture thickens and coats the hazelnuts (about 5-7 minutes). The hazelnuts should be glossy and evenly coated.
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Spread the candied hazelnuts onto a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to cool. Once they are completely cool, break apart any clusters and store them in an airtight container.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are fragrant and the skins start to crack. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before rubbing them in a clean kitchen towel to remove most of the skins.
- Prepare the Sugar Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and salt. If you’re using vanilla extract or cinnamon, add them now. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a simmer.
- Add the toasted hazelnuts to the saucepan and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar mixture thickens and coats the hazelnuts (about 5-7 minutes). The hazelnuts should be glossy and evenly coated.
- Spread the candied hazelnuts onto a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to cool. Once they are completely cool, break apart any clusters and store them in an airtight container.
