Prepare Your Setting: Lay out a sheet of parchment paper on a flat dinner plate or another heat-resistant surface. This will be your cooling station, so ensure it’s within arm’s reach.
Mix to Begin: In a medium-sized non-stick frying pan, combine walnuts, light brown sugar, water, butter, and the dash of salt.
Cooking Process: Turn on the stove and set it to a high flame. As the mixture begins to heat up, stir it now and then for around 5 minutes. By the last minute, shift to a more consistent stir while dialing the heat down to medium. The goal is to witness the transformation of the mixture – from watery to glossy, and the nuts should appear as if they’re dancing together in a caramel embrace.
Check the Consistency: Before removing from the heat, ensure every drop of liquid has evaporated. The caramelized nuts should have a sticky, luscious texture.
Cool and Season: Swiftly transfer the caramel-coated walnuts to the prepared parchment paper, ensuring they lay flat in a singular layer. While still hot and sticky, sprinkle the two pinches of salt over them for that perfect sweet-salty balance.
Break and Store: Once cooled to room temperature, you can break apart the clusters. Pop these delightful treats into a container and store them for several days. However, given their addictive taste, they might just disappear before you know it!
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