CANDIED CASHEWS

Makes: 2 cups (500 mL)

2 cups (500 mL) roasted unsalted cashews

3 tbsp (45 mL) simple syrup

1/2 cup (125 mL) turbinado sugar

1 tsp (5 mL) kosher salt

1. Preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Toss the cashews with the simple syrup in a medium bowl until lightly coated. There should not be liquid in the bottom of the bowl. Sprinkle the sugar and salt all over the nuts and toss to coat.

3. Spread the nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until the cashews begin to toast and the sugar becomes glossy, about 15 minutes. Let cool and chop.

Note: This method can be used for candying just about anything — sunflower seeds, coconut, corn chips.