4 Cups water
2 Cups walnuts
6 tablespoons sugar, more if you like real sugary ones
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon peanut or corn oil
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bring a pot of water to a full boil. Add walnuts, remove from heat and set aside for 3 minutes. Drain walnuts and pat dry. While nuts are hot, toss evenly with sugar and salt to coat. Add oil and mix thoroughly. Spread nuts in 1 layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Allow the nuts to dry for an h our or until their surface is thoroughly dry. Bake, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and serve. Store in an airtight container. They will keep for several weeks.
Makes 2 cups.