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Wet Walnuts

Updated: Mar 8, 2022

(by Nancy E. Gertz)

(adapted from La Casa de Sweets)


1 c. honey (or corn syrup)

1/4 c. maple syrup

2 t. vanilla extract

1 T. lemon juice

1 T. brown sugar

pinch of ground ginger

pinch of ground cinnamon

2 c. chopped walnuts


Whisk all ingredients except the walnuts in a medium saucepan until combined.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once the syrup reaches a boil, stir in the walnuts, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cool slightly, then transfer to a glass container.

Refrigerate overnight.

Serve over ice cream.


(Read My Wings for Mom's Sweets, the story that accompanies this recipe.)

 
 
 

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