Instructions:
- Prepare a Plate: Before you start cooking, it’s essential to prepare a plate lined with parchment paper. This will prevent the caramelized walnuts from sticking to the plate and make cleanup a breeze.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized non-stick skillet, combine the walnuts, golden brown sugar, water, butter, and a pinch of salt. These simple ingredients come together to create a mouthwatering caramel sauce that coats the walnuts perfectly.
- Heat and Stir: Place the skillet over high heat and cook the ingredients, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. As the mixture heats up, the sugar will dissolve, and the butter will melt, creating a luscious caramel sauce. Be sure to stir constantly during the last minute to prevent the caramel from burning.
- Transfer to Plate: Once the caramel sauce has thickened and the walnuts are evenly coated, transfer them to the prepared plate lined with parchment paper. Use a spatula to spread the walnuts into a single layer, ensuring they cool evenly.
- Finishing Touch: While the caramelized walnuts are still warm, sprinkle them with a pinch of salt. This final touch enhances the sweet and salty flavor profile of the walnuts, making them utterly irresistible.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the caramelized walnuts to cool to room temperature before breaking them apart with your fingers. The result is a batch of perfectly crunchy and delicious Salted Caramel Walnuts that are ready to be enjoyed as a snack, added to salads, or given as gifts.