Toasted Walnuts In Spiced Syrup

Ingredients

1 cup walnut halves 

1 cup pure maple syrup 

1 small cinnamon stick 

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly; coarsely chop. Combine maple syrup and cinnamon stick in a saucepan; simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat; discard cinnamon. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.