Chinese Fried Walnuts

6 cups water
4 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup sugar extra light olive oil
salt

1. In 4 qt. saucepan over high heat, boil water, add walnuts. Heat to boiling & cook 1 minute. Rinse walnuts in hot water. Drain.

2. In large bowl, add walnuts, sugar & stir. Let sit 5 min. until sugar dissolves.

3. In same saucepan ( rinsed & dried,) over med. heat, heat one inch of oil. to 350 on thermometer. With slotted spoon, add 1/2 walnuts to oil; fry 5 min. or until golden, stirring often.

4. With slotted spoon, place in coarse sieve over bowl to drain. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Toss lightly to keep from sticking. Transfer to paper towel & repeat with other 1/2. Store in tight containers (keeps well.)