Parmesan-Encrusted Pine Nuts

Name: Parmesan-Encrusted Pine Nuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces pine nuts; 0.25 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 0.66666668653488 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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This recipe for candied pine nuts with Parmesan is my near-perfect attempt at replicating a delicious salad topper I had recently at a restaurant. The salad consisted of romaine lettuce, shredded Parmesan cheese, dressing, mixed croutons, and these Parmesan-encrusted pine nuts. They're sweet, savory, nutty, and delicious!

Recipe by JAILORMOON

Updated on December 6, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

12

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Ingredients

12 ounces pine nuts
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons water
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; spread pine nuts in an even layer on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until most of the pine nuts are light golden brown and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven; keep the oven on.
Cook and stir sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture turns light brown and syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Add pine nuts to the saucepan; gently mix until coated with syrup. Stir in Parmesan cheese until nuts are coated.
Replace parchment paper on the baking sheet with a fresh piece. Spread coated pine nuts on top, breaking apart any bunches.
Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

196	Calories
16g	Fat
8g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 196
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 69mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 57mg	4%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 176mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.