For some reason every time I try to create a recipe using walnuts, my mind goes to baklava! I’m sure there are many delicious recipes that are perfect when made with walnuts, but I just can’t get baklava out of my head!!
The very nice people at California Walnuts sent me a bag of delicious walnuts, and I really, really did try to come up with something exciting and different…..
and I did, but they are still inspired by baklava. Maybe it is because my brain was in Greece during the entire month of July. Maybe it is because I really do love baklava, I just don’t necessarily like standing in the kitchen for an hour and a half brushing butter on individual sheets of filo dough, LOL These Baklava Honey-Glazed Walnuts give you the flavors of baklava, without the butter and hard work.
Now that I think about it, butter might be a nice additional to these walnuts. 😉 For now, we are going to keep them simple and healthy. Walnuts, honey, cinnamon, lemon peel, a pinch of salt, and vanilla is all you need to make this delicious snack. Start by mixing all of the ingredients together in a bowl…..
Pour the mixture out onto a silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Make sure to spread them out into a single layer…..
Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes, and voila…..
They will be hot and bubbly, and smell delicious! Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely! They will be sticky and gooey, but don’t worry, they will harden up as they cool. Break them apart and store in a sealed container…or eat them all…your choice!!
Isn’t the bag absolutely adorable?
And of course they remind me of home. 🙂 Here are a few more recipes that include walnuts:
Vegan Chocolate Walnut Fudge Ice Cream
Baklava Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Thank you so much for the delicious Walnuts. 🙂
Enjoy!!
Baklava Honey-Glazed Walnuts
Print recipe | Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Total time | 15 minutes |
| Meal type | Snack |
Ingredients
- 2 Cups California Walnuts
- 8 Teaspoons honey (2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon peel
- 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Directions
| Preheat oven to 350 degrees. | |
| Mix all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl. | |
| Pour out onto a silpat/parchment lined baking sheet. Make sure to spread them out in a single layer. | |
| Bake for 10 minutes. | |
| Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. | |
| Store in a sealed container. | |
This recipe will be partying at these link parties!
Oh my goodness, Lisa, these sound SO delicious! Walnuts are so good for you and you’ve taken them over the top! Love! Pinning and sharing – have a happy Monday!
The perfect, sweet, bedtime snack! 🙂
Yum, yum!! This sounds totally awesome, Lisa!
This is the perfect treat!!
Looks,delicious.
This sounds good, but I’m confused by the honey. Is it 8 teaspoons? Oh wait, I just looked at my keyboard! It’s a typo in the parentheses. 2 tablespoons PLUS 2 teaspoons. Phew!
The recipe does say 2 Tablespoons = 2 teaspoons. Should read 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
Thank you Deb!!
These look amazing, Lisa!!! Pinned and tweeted! Such a great idea, and I love that the ingredient list is so simple. 🙂
Thank you so much Blair!! We all need some simple in our lives. 😉
These would make such a great hostess gift or Christmas gift. Pinned
Thanks so much Kristen, what an awesome idea! 🙂
Pinned this. I’m a sucker for glazed nuts! So easy and looks so delicious!
Thank you Kelly. Glazed is my favorite way to eat nuts. 🙂
These are so good!! I gave up carbs for Lent and these are the perfect sweet snack!