Description
Maple walnut delight bites deliver pure Canadian comfort in one irresistible morsel. Sweet maple notes dance with crunchy walnuts, inviting you to savor a delightful dessert that connects culinary tradition with pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Binding Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup butter
Spice and Seasoning:
- 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Position a pristine sheet of waxed paper on a clean, flat countertop to create a cooling station for the confectionery treats.
- Gently melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium warmth, stirring consistently to prevent scorching and ensure even heating.
- Stream maple syrup into the melted butter, whisking continuously to create a harmonious liquid base that shimmers with golden undertones.
- Incorporate confectioners’ sugar, ground cinnamon, and a delicate pinch of salt into the simmering mixture, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely and the texture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Carefully fold chopped walnuts into the hot syrup mixture, ensuring each nutty morsel is thoroughly coated with the sweet, spiced glaze.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, preventing potential burning while maintaining a pourable consistency.
- Using a spoon, delicately drop rounded mounds of the walnut mixture onto the prepared waxed paper, allowing each dollop to naturally spread into rustic, free-form shapes.
- Let the maple walnut bites rest and solidify at room temperature for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until they achieve a firm, slice-able consistency.
- Once completely set, gently lift the confections from the waxed paper and arrange on a serving platter for an irresistible sweet treat.
Notes
- These delectable bites blend sweet maple with crunchy walnuts for an irresistible homemade treat.
- Work quickly after removing the saucepan from heat to prevent mixture from hardening too fast.
- Precise temperature control is crucial to avoid burning butter or scorching the maple syrup.
- Use freshly chopped walnuts for maximum flavor and satisfying crunch in every bite.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain optimal texture.
- For best results, use pure maple syrup rather than artificial maple-flavored syrups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 0.1 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg