Candy

Fried Walnuts

Ingredients

1 cup (225 ml) water 
3/4 cup (175 ml) sugar 
1 lb (.5 kg). walnut halves 
1 cup (225 ml) peanut oil 

Instructions

Combine water and sugar in saucepan. Cook 5 minutes to make syrup. Place walnuts in jar with cover; top with syrup. Cool; cover; let stand overnight; drain. Heat oil in uncovered wok at 325 degrees (175 C.). Add nuts in batches; fry 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oil with strainer. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

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