Dec 24, 2011
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Wet Nuts

Well-made sundaes like the ones at Itgen's Ice Cream Parlour are rare treats. The secret to their success is really no secret at all; it's simply a matter of using top-quality toppings. Here's how to make wet nuts, the sweet-gooey topping that lends a sunday the essential crunchy texture. This recipe first appeared in the 2012 SAVEUR 100, with a story on Itgen's Ice Cream Parlour »
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MAKES 1 CUP

INGREDIENTS

½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup roughly chopped, lightly toasted walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring light corn syrup, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and kosher salt to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan. Stir in walnuts, and cook until walnuts are warmed through, about 3 minutes. Let cool and transfer to a glass jar with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month..

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Wet Nuts

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #144

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