Description:

Great Munchies

Source:

Prickly Pear

Serves/Makes:4 cups

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950 ml) walnuts
• 1/2 c sugar
• water, boiling
• salt
• oil for deep frying, heated to 350 degrees

Preparation

• Place walnuts in boiling water, bring to a boil once again and continue boiling for one minute.
• Transfer walnuts to a colander and rinse with hot water and drain well.
• Put boiled/drained walnuts in large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar.
• Stir for about five minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.
• Heat oil in deep fryer to about 350 degrees (175 C.).
• Add walnuts and fry for about 5 minutes or until lightly golden.
• Remove and drain on brown paper (paper towels will stick) that has been placed over several layers of newspaper.
• LIGHTLY sprinkle walnuts with salt and let cool.
• Keep in a covered (air tight) container.

Comments

These keep well but won't be around long enough for you to find out! I make these at Christmas and give them as gifts--this past year I made 24 cups! I had barely enough to go around! People feel slighted if they don't receive any. Enjoy!