Description
Embrace the sweet harmony of maple and walnuts with the delightful Maple Walnut Delight Bites. This recipe creates little praline clusters that marry the sumptuous sweetness of maple syrup with the earthy crunch of toasted walnuts. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or as a special treat, these bites are sure to impress with their appealing texture and depth of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.25 cup butter
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2.5 cups chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Lay a sheet of waxed paper on a flat surface to ready your work area for the cooling process.
- Melt the Butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Be sure to stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Combine the Maple Syrup: Gradually add the maple syrup to the melted butter while continuously stirring. Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer.
- Add Sugar and Spices: Whisk in the confectioners’ sugar, cinnamon, and salt into the simmering mixture, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is uniformly hot.
- Mix in the Walnuts: Fold the walnuts into the hot mixture gently, ensuring each piece is well coated. Remove the saucepan from the heat once mixed.
- Spoon the Mixture onto Waxed Paper: Allow the mixture to cool slightly before spooning dollops onto the prepared waxed paper, letting each spoonful spread into a rounded mound.
- Cool Until Set: Let the pralines set by cooling completely at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes