Spiced Walnuts

These Fall Spiced Walnuts are toasted and coated with a light & crispy sugar coating full of warm Fall spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg!

Spiced Walnuts

Fall is in the air and it feels great! “Not too hot, not too cold, you just need a light jacket.”

Of all the aromas we can smell in fall; fireplaces, football concession-stand foods, pumpkin pie spice, mulled apple cider, my Ma’s spiced pecans were always my favorite.

I decided to make her recipe but with walnuts to switch things up a bit. But really you can make this recipe with just about any type of nut you like.

These cinnamon nutmeg spiced walnuts encompass all that is fall and will even work well in the winter season too. Not only are they are a healthy snack, they make great gifts for neighbors, teachers, and coworkers.

Add them to charcuterie boards and cheese plates for texture. Check out these Fall Appetizers for even more inspiration!

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This spiced walnuts recipe only needs a few simple ingredients that will have you drooling while you are prepping!

Ingredients Needed

Walnuts – Buy raw walnuts in bulk to save money. You can store them in the freezer for up to 6 months!

Spices – The essential spices of fall include cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

Sugar – Use granulated white sugar for this recipe.

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Making sugar coated walnuts or any type of nut for that matter is a fairly simple process.

How to make Spiced Walnuts

First: Preheat oven to 200F. Place the raw walnuts in a large bowl, making sure to pick out shells.

Second: Combine the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Stir to mix. Add water to moisten the mixture. Pour over the walnuts and stir to evenly coat.

Third: Spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper into a single layer. Toast the walnuts in the oven at 200F for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes or until fragrant and golden brown.

Fourth: When done, remove the toasted nuts from the oven and cool completely. Store at room temperature in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How to tell if walnuts are bad

The best way to tell is to smell them. Walnuts are full of healthy oils and oil can go bad or rancid. Walnuts should smell slightly nutty. If it smells harsh like a chemical, the oils have gone bad.

The best way to avoid this is to buy the freshest nuts and store them in the freezer until ready to use.

Can I freeze spiced walnuts?

Yes, you can! If you want to make them ahead of time, they will last for 3 months in the freezer.

How long can I store them?

If stored in an airtight container, you can keep these spiced walnuts for up to 3 weeks at room temperature.

I wouldn’t recommend storing them in the refrigerator as the temperature changes when removing them can cause condensation. Moisture is the enemy!

Uses for spiced walnuts

• light snacking
• bringing to a party
• adding to a salad
• placing on a cheese board
• topping ice cream, pies, and cakes.
• giving as gifts to foodie friends, teachers, and party hostesses.

They are easy to make and sure to please! My Ma used pecans but I am having a love affair with walnuts right now.

This candied walnut recipe works for just about any nut you choose but you might have to watch the cooking time for smaller sized nuts.

Are spiced walnuts gluten free?

Yes, this recipe is gluten free! If you use other sweeteners you can make this recipe Paleo, Keto, and Whole 30 friendly.

Nuts, like fruits, have a season so feel free to try this recipe out on other nuts that are in season!

Seasonal Nuts by Month

• Almonds: August-November, available in most stores all year
• Cashews: November-June
• Chestnuts: September, available in most stores October-December
• Hazelnuts (filberts): October
• Macadamia: January-March
• Peanuts: July-August
• Pecans: October, available in most stores all year
• Pistachios: September – November, available in most stores all year
• Walnuts: October, available in most stores all year

Tapas Tips & Tricks

• Buy nuts in bulk to save money and store in the freezer until ready to use.
• I use granulated sugar for this recipe but you can substitute light brown sugar. If you use dark brown sugar, you will need to adjust the cooking time.
• Try this recipe with any of your other favorite nuts. Just know that with changes in the size of the nuts, you will need to adjust your cooking time.
• If you want to balance out the sweetness a bit, add a pinch of kosher salt.

Want more ideas for Fall Desserts? Check these out!

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Fall Spiced Sugared Walnuts make a great snack and even better holiday gifts! I can’t stop eating them.

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