Caramalised Nuts

Ben Spalding

Ben Spalding

11th January 2011
Ben Spalding

Caramalised Nuts

Caramalised Nuts

Ingredients

  • 500g caster sugar
  • 600g water
  • 200g nuts (walnut, hazelnuts, cashew nuts)

Method

Make a stock syrup and when boiling add nuts and simmer for 2 minutes, then cool down in the syrup, when cold, lift nuts out into 160c oil and fry to create a golden crust not dark, as this will be bitter
Lift out onto silpat lined tray, spread apart and cool for 20 minutes
Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks

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