How to Make Honey Walnuts (A Simple DIY Honey + Nuts Recipe)
Make delicious honey walnuts at home! Learn how to preserveraw walnuts in raw honey for a long-lasting, naturally sweet topping perfectfor yogurt, oatmeal, salads, and more.
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Read my disclosure.Ingredients
- 4.4 oz walnut halves & pieces net wt (1 1/4 cup)
- 11 oz raw honey (net wt)
Instructions
- Sterilize the jars: Make sure your glass jars and lids arethoroughly cleaned and sterilized. Let them air-dry completely.
- Prepare the walnuts (raw or toasted): Use raw walnuts, or lightly toast them in a dry skillet on stove or 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–7 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool completely before adding to the jars—warm nuts will create condensation.
- Fill the jars: Pack the walnuts into the jars, leaving about¼ inch of headspace at the top.
- Add the honey: Warm honey slightly if needed so it’s pourable. Cover the walnuts fully, ensuring no pieces float above the surface.
- Remove air bubbles: Tap the jar gently on the counter or slide a chopstick down the sides to release any trapped air.
- Seal and store: Wipe the rims clean, seal the jars, and store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate if you prefer a thicker honey texture or want to slow natural fermentation.
Notes
Notes
Nutrition calculations are estimates. Serving size is based on 1 heaping teaspoon or about 1/2 oz net wt.
You need enough honey to cover the walnuts - this depends on the size of jars you use. I used small jelly jars and had enough for 3.
Lightly toasted walnuts add extra flavor and crunch but must be completely cooled before mixing with honey.
Walnuts naturally float—give the jar a gentle flip now and then to keep them coated.
Honey walnuts store well for months thanks to honey’s natural preserving power.
Use clean utensils each time for the longest shelf life.
Serving Ideas
- Spoon over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream
- Add to salads or cheese boards
- Stir into dressings or baked goods
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5ozCalories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg
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