Wet Walnut Topping

Transform your desserts with this decadent Wet Walnut Topping, a luscious blend of chopped walnuts, rich corn and maple syrups, and a hint of vanilla. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe creates a warm, syrupy topping with a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty crunch. Drizzle it over creamy scoops of ice cream, fluffy pancakes, golden waffles, or even a slice of cake to elevate your favorite treats. The light brown sugar and pinch of salt add depth, while the walnuts soften slightly for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether for a casual breakfast or an indulgent dessert, this homemade topping is a versatile, crowd-pleasing addition you'll want to keep on hand.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup corn syrup
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 pinch pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the corn syrup, maple syrup, brown sugar, water, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Add the chopped walnuts to the syrup mixture and stir to ensure they are fully coated.

Step 6

Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the walnuts to soften slightly.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the topping cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or other desserts.

Step 9

Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(396.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1538.5

Total Fat 78.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 251.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 205.3g
Protein 19.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 116.8mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 529.4mg	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: 42.7%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 52.6%