These Smoky Maple Walnuts are bathed in maple syrup and smoky flavors, then cooked on the stovetop until they become candied.
These easy Smoky Maple Walnuts are a host's best friend when it comes to entertaining. They are made in minutes and can be made ahead of time. There's no turning your oven on because these are made on the stove.
Walnuts bathed in maple syrup, paprika, tamari, and liquid smoke, what's not to love? These candied maple walnuts will be the hit of the party.
The inspiration for this recipe came from a somewhat unusual place - my Tofu Bacon recipe. I was thinking of what types of flavored nut recipes I could make with the ingredients that I had on hand.
Other walnut recipes are my Vegan Rosemary Walnuts and my Maple Walnuts. You might also like my Almond Bacon recipe.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- They are made in minutes.
- They're sweet and smoky.
- They make a great gift.
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Walnuts: I used walnuts, but you could use any raw nuts.
- Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup.
- Tamari: I used low-sodium gluten-free tamari because I like to control the amount of sodium. You could also use soy sauce or Bragg's liquid aminos.
- Liquid smoke: Adds a smoky flavor.
- Paprika: Adds a spicy flavor.
- Salt (optional): Enhances flavors. I did not use any salt because there is salt in the liquid smoke and in the tamari.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Mix maple syrup, tamari, liquid smoke, and paprika.
Step 2: Add to a pan with walnuts.
Step 3: Cook until liquid dissolves.
Step 4: Spread on parchment paper.
💭 Tips
- Keep an eye on the walnuts because they cook quickly.
- Stir them frequently. Again, they cook fast.
- Let the walnuts cool before tasting them. It's tempting to taste them right away, but they will burn your tongue. (I know because I have done it before.)
- Taste the ingredients before you add the walnuts and adjust them to your liking.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
These smoky candied walnuts are made with maple syrup, tamari, liquid smoke, and paprika.
These candied nuts will last 3-4 days in an airtight container in the pantry, and 7 days in the fridge
Other Candied Nuts
If you tried this Smoky Maple Walnuts Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!
📋 Recipe
Smoky Maple Walnuts
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups walnuts
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons low sodium gluten free tamari
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt optional*
Instructions
- Mix maple syrup, tamari, liquid smoke, paprika, and salt, if using.
- Put walnuts in a pan. Add maple syrup mixture. Cook on medium high heat for several minutes, stirring frequently until liquid dissolves. Spread walnuts on parchment paper or aluminum foil to cool.
Notes
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Beaverhausen says
My son and I just made a double batch. He couldn't keep his hands off them while stirring it. Definitely a keeper. Thanks for the great recipe.
Willow Moon says
Thank you so much!
Kim says
Are these candied to the point of leaving a shellac like shell or are they still sticky?
Willow Moon says
They are still sticky.
Amy Paul says
I’m going to have to stock up on more walnuts.... I just ate my entire first batch in one sitting
Willow Moon says
Haha, I did the same with some Everything cashews the other day!
Amy Paul says
Everything Cashews? That sounds great! Post the recipe for that one!
Willow Moon says
Actually I bought them, but I should try and recreate them!
Amy Paul says
If you can, I’ll be first on line to try them out