Spiced Fig Glazed Walnuts

Dalmatia Fig Spread makes a fantastic glaze for heart healthy walnuts. I used the Fig Chili Spread to give it a tiny hit of heat, but any of the Dalmatia Fig Spreads will work as well. Just a few simple ingredients make this recipe so easy to prepare – bonus!

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 20 to 25 minutes

Cool time: about 30 minutes

1/3 cup Dalmatia Fig Chili Spread

1 tablespoon butter

1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon (optional)

2 slightly heaping cups California walnuts

2 tablespoons sugar

Melt fig spread, butter and pumpkin pie spice in a very large skillet over medium heat. Stir in walnuts and reduce heat to medium low heat. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently. The glaze should be bubbling very slowly. (If it looks like it might scorch, remove skillet briefly from heat and stir well.) When the walnuts aren’t sticky on the surface, turn off the heat and let cool, stirring frequently. When cool, toss with sugar. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 3 cups.

NOTE:

Make sure to cook very slowly to avoid burning.