Maple, Bourbon, And Bacon Spiced Walnuts
Maple, Bourbon, And Bacon Spiced Walnuts
I used to be nuts for pecans. Then something magical happened and I changed my allegiance to walnuts. Toasting is to blame. There is a difference and it is called huge.I love them in cookies and pies and salads. I just made a coating for chicken strips that included "the nut." I’m even thinking of making walnut liqueur for gifts this year but if there is one thing I know that I just love, love, love? Combining them with some maple syrup and spices and then baking them.See all walnut recipes.
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoon bourbon
- 2 1/2 cup walnuts
- 6 slices bacon, cut into squares and cooked until brown
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix all of the spices together in a small bowl. Place the egg white in a bowl and beat with a whisk until it is frothy. Add the maple syrup and bourbon and continue whisking for another minute.
- Add the walnuts to the bowl and coat well. Add the spices to the walnut mixture and mix until well blended. Pour the walnuts on a layer of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring the walnuts every 5 minutes. After 15 minutes, add the crisp bacon and cook for 5 more minutes. Test a walnut to make sure it's fully roasted and crunchy; if not, continue to bake for 2-3 more minutes.
- Remove from the oven and spoon onto a new sheet of parchment or waxed paper. Let cool. If some pieces stick together, break them apart once cooled. These are best served the day they are made.