Sherried Walnuts

Sherried Walnuts
Sherried Walnuts
A longtime favorite of copy editor Brenda Koplin. They are great for parties and make lovely gifts, too. Brenda likes to pack them in pretty containers, with the recipe included.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 4 cups
Cocktail Party Walnut Sherry Edible Gift Bon Appétit
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup cream sherry
  • Carbohydrate 47 g(16%)
  • Fat 7 g(11%)
  • Fiber 1 g(3%)
  • Protein 2 g(3%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(3%)
  • Sodium 88 mg(4%)
  • Calories 252

Preparation Line 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper. Combine first 5 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Cook without stirring until clip-on candy thermometer registers 240°F., about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add nuts and stir until syrup begins to look cloudy, about 2 minutes. Divide mixture between cookie sheets. Working quickly, separate nuts with fork. Cool. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

Preparation Line 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper. Combine first 5 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Cook without stirring until clip-on candy thermometer registers 240°F., about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add nuts and stir until syrup begins to look cloudy, about 2 minutes. Divide mixture between cookie sheets. Working quickly, separate nuts with fork. Cool. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)