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Spicy Candied Walnuts

Makes about 1 cup

• 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 2 heaping cups walnut halves and pieces (about 4 ounces)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cayenne and salt.

Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the walnuts and blanch them for 3 minutes. Drain the walnuts well and immediately roll them in the sugar mixture until they are thoroughly coated. The sugar will melt slightly.

Transfer the walnuts to a baking sheet or pan and bake, stirring occasionally, until they are a deep golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Watch carefully; the sugar can burn easily. Let the walnuts cool completely before serving.

(Adapted from “ Laura Werlin's Cheese Essentials ,” Stewart, Tabori & Chang.)

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