Sweet, crunchy, and full of cozy fall flavor, these Maple Candied Hazelnuts are an easy treat to make at home. Perfect for snacking, sprinkling over desserts, or sharing as a homemade gift, they're naturally sweetened with maple crystals and spiced with cinnamon for a delicious caramelized finish. ~ Katie, The All Natural Vegan.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups Blanched Hazelnuts
- 1 cup Maple Crystals
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Bean Powder
- ¼ cup water
Instructions:
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Add the hazelnuts to a large saucepan over medium heat. Warm for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Reduce heat slightly and add the maple crystals, water, cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla bean powder.
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Stir continuously as the mixture melts and begins to coat the hazelnuts.
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Keep stirring as the coating thickens and turns glossy, then grainy, and finally dry and crisp. This takes about 10-15 minutes total. (The crystallizing stage is what makes them candy.)
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Once the nuts are evenly coated and no longer sticky, remove from heat and spread onto a parchment-lined surface to cool completely.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.