Fried Walnuts

• 1 cup water
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 pound walnut halves
• 1 cup peanut oil

1. Combine water and sugar in saucepan; cook 5 minutes to make syrup.
2. Place walnuts in jar with cover; top with syrup. Cool; cover; let stand overnight; drain.
3. Heat oil in uncovered wok at 325°.
4. Add nuts in batches; fry 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Remove from oil with strainer. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Makes approx. 4 cups