Candied Almonds
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Candied Almonds, a quick and easy treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients and about 5 minutes of your time, you can create these sweet, spiced almonds that make an excellent snack, festive gift, or garnish for salads and desserts. The warm notes of cinnamon combined with a hint of vanilla create an irresistible flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ tablespoons white sugar (divided)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole raw almonds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a medium plate or baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a non-stick skillet, combine 3 tablespoons sugar, water, butter, ground cinnamon, and salt. Cook over medium heat until bubbly.
- Add the raw almonds and vanilla extract; stir constantly until most liquid evaporates and almonds are coated.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle remaining sugar over almonds, stir quickly, then transfer to parchment paper.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking apart any clumps and storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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