Cinnamon Walnuts (Easy Small Batch Recipe) (2024)

FAQs

What can I do with a bunch of walnuts? ›

We found on the California Walnuts website, walnuts.org, that ¼ cup of walnuts is approximately 1 ounce. That amounts to between 12 and 14 halves. If you buy walnut pieces, as we often do, the quarter-cup measure might be the easiest.

Yes, candied nuts can go bad. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month for best results.

1 oz shelled walnuts = 28 g = 1/4 cup = 12–14 halves = 1 small handful.

The refrigerator is a great choice as walnuts will remain fresh for up to three months. You can also freeze walnuts for up to one year. Walnuts will absorb odors so it is best to place them at distance from foods with strong odors, such as onions. Airtight containers provide the best protection to maintain freshness.

A serving of walnuts is roughly 1 ounce, or about ¼ cup. However, some studies suggest eating 1.5 to 2 ounces may be beneficial to reap the health benefits walnuts offer. With this in mind, and considering walnuts are calorically dense, Kalloo recommends aiming for a handful daily to reap their many health benefits.

Eating walnuts everyday poses little to no harm unless you have a food sensitivity, intolerance or allergy. If that is not the case, adding walnuts to your daily diet can be very beneficial, more so if you choose them as a replacement for other less nutrient-dense foods in your diet.

In a study of over 100 otherwise healthy men, adding walnuts to an otherwise unchanged diet produced better sperm production than men with a similar diet without nuts. Other research indicates that walnuts lessen oxidative damage to sperm membranes, protecting them from harm.

Most nuts appear to be generally healthy. But some may have more heart-healthy nutrients than others. For example, walnuts contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. Almonds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pecans also appear to be quite heart healthy.

Although it may be technically safe for dogs to eat a few walnuts (especially if they are store-bought and unsalted), walnuts are not the best choice for your dog. Walnuts can be a choking hazard for dogs and, when eaten in large quantities, can lead to a potentially life-threatening condition called pancreatitis.

What do rancid walnuts taste like? ›

The taste of rancid nuts is a nasty sour or bitter taste. If that's how your nuts taste, then immediately spit them out and discard the rest of the stock.

Walnuts go rancid when exposed to warm temperatures for long periods of time. Heat causes the fat in walnuts to change structure, which creates off odors and flavors. Fresh walnuts smell mildly nutty and taste sweet. If your walnuts smell like paint thinner, you know they're rancid.

While there is no favorite, here are some key facts about specific nuts: almonds are high in Vitamin E, containing 37% of the daily recommended value; walnuts contain omega-3, a healthy fat; and Brazil nuts contain selenium, with a serving providing more than one hundred percent of the daily intake.

At the end of the trial, people who were eating walnuts daily showed the greatest benefit on lowering central blood pressure. Central blood pressure is a measure of the pressure exerted on internal organs like the heart and is considered an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Walnuts are dense in calories, and you should consume them in moderation to reduce the risk of gaining weight. They may also lead to kidney stones because of the oxalate content present in them. High consumption of walnuts may cause diarrhoea, stomach pain or bloating due to their fibre-rich content.

Thanks to their subtle yet complex flavor, earthy, fruity walnuts shine in a variety of dishes both sweet and savory, either raw or toasted. They're a great substitute for pine nuts in pesto, can be turned into a sensational vinaigrette, and add wonderful texture to cookies and brownies.

Closely related to the more common English walnut tree, the eastern American black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) grows in Hardiness Zones 4-9, where it produces nuts with a rich, distinct flavor. Rich in healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, black walnuts are worth the effort required to harvest the coveted nutmeats.

If you're going to use the walnuts pretty quickly, the fridge should work, but for long-term storage, the best bet is to freeze them. Make sure they're in an airtight container and away from odorous foods, like onions or cabbage — they pick up strong scents pretty quickly.