Orange–Brown Butter Wet Nuts

Name: Orange–Brown Butter Wet Nuts
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups pecans; 1 cup walnut halves and pieces; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 cup corn syrup; 1 cup pure maple syrup; 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

By Katherine Sacks

October 6, 2016

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Digging into these wet nuts is like getting the best part of the ooey-gooey pecan pie: The rich brown butter brings out the nuttiness of the pecans and walnuts, and tangy orange juice helps balance the sweet filling. Serve them over ice cream, with chocolate mousse, or with our Build-Your-Own Thanksgiving Pie Bar.

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