Description
Experience irresistible crunch with these quick Candied Almonds! Perfect for snacking or gifting—try this easy recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 tablespoons white sugar (divided)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon butter (or plant-based alternative)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole raw almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a medium plate or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a non-stick or stainless steel skillet, combine 3 tablespoons of sugar, water, butter, cinnamon, and salt over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally until bubbles form around the edges.
- Add the raw almonds and vanilla extract; stir continuously until most liquid evaporates.
- Quickly remove from heat, sprinkle remaining sugar over the mixture, and stir before transferring to parchment paper.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking apart any clusters and store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg