Walnut Topping

Elevate your desserts and breakfast favorites with this irresistible Walnut Topping — a sweet, nutty blend of toasted walnuts, rich brown sugar, and a hint of warm cinnamon. Ready in just 12 minutes, this quick and easy recipe creates a luscious caramel coating, thanks to the combination of buttery honey and a touch of salt for balance. Perfect as a crunchy addition to ice cream, yogurt parfaits, pancakes, or even roasted vegetables, this versatile topping adds a delightful texture and flavor to any dish. Whether you’re sprucing up a holiday dessert or looking for a gourmet garnish, this walnut topping is an effortless way to make your creations shine.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:7 mins

Total Time:12 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup walnuts
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Chop the walnuts into small, bite-sized pieces if they are not already pre-chopped.

Step 2

In a medium-sized skillet, heat the unsalted butter over medium heat until melted.

Step 3

Add the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and salt to the skillet. Stir continuously until the mixture begins to bubble and forms a smooth caramel-like texture, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the chopped walnuts until they are fully coated with the caramel mixture.

Step 5

Cook the walnut mixture for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to lightly toast the nuts and enhance their flavor.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from the heat and spread the walnut topping onto a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely.

Step 7

Once the walnut topping has cooled and hardened, break it into small clusters, if needed, and store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(182.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1073.4

Total Fat 96.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.6g
Cholesterol 46.5mg	0%
Sodium 601.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 37.8g
Protein 18.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 151.1mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 574.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.3%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 18.2%