Orange–Brown Butter Wet Nuts
A decadent mix of pecans and walnuts coated in a rich brown butter sauce infused with orange and maple. These glazed nuts are perfectly sweet and nutty with a bright citrus twist.
Ingredients
- •2 cups pecans
- •1 cup walnut halves and pieces
- •½ cup unsalted butter
- •1 cup corn syrup
- •1 cup pure maple syrup
- •2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
- •½ cup fresh orange juice
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pecans and walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
10 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling pan occasionally and scraping bottom with a wooden spoon, until butter turns caramel-brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes.
5 min
- 3.
Add corn syrup, maple syrup, orange zest and juice, vanilla, and salt, whisk to combine, and bring to a simmer. Add pecans and walnuts and continue to simmer until liquid is thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm or cool.
5 min
- 4.
Nuts can be made 5 days ahead; store in an airtight container and chill. Rewarm in a microwave for 45 seconds on high or in a saucepan over medium heat.
1 min
