How to Make Sweet Pickled Walnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet pickled walnuts are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a unique addition to a cheese board, a sweet and tangy accompaniment to roasted meats, or a flavorful topping for salads and sandwiches, sweet pickled walnuts are a fantastic option. This recipe combines the natural earthy flavors of walnuts with a sweet and tangy pickling solution to create a truly delightful and addictive treat.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds fresh young black walnuts (in shell)
  • ¾ cup salt
  • 4 cups malt vinegar
  • 2 ⅛ cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 16 days
  • Total Time: 16 days 50 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 8 pints

  • Use rubber gloves to handle young walnuts and pierce each one a few times with the tines of a fork. Watch out for the clear juice this produces. It stains a dark, espresso brown and is a natural dye. Place walnuts into a bucket and fill with enough water to cover. Stir in 3/4 cup of salt to make a brine. Soak walnuts for 1 week, then drain and make brine again. Soak for 1 more week.
  • After the second week, drain walnuts and lay them out on trays to dry in an airy place. In a couple of days they will turn black. Once they have all turned black, they are ready to pickle.
  • In a large pot, stir together malt vinegar, brown sugar, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Bring to a boil and then add walnuts. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Spoon walnuts into sterile jars and fill with syrup to within 1/2 inch of the top. Seal with lids and rings. Store in the refrigerator or process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature and store in a cool dark place.
  • Nutrition

    419 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 15mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 347mg

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