Cinnamon Candied Almonds
How to make simple but perfectly addicting cinnamon candied almonds on the stove top with only a few simple ingredients.
Servings: 8 (2.5 cups of nuts)
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 large pinch cloves optional, but delicious
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups raw almonds
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet or cast iron skillet, add the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves if using, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium heat.
- Add the almonds and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir constantly until the liquid is evaporated. This will take about 8-10 minutes of cooking.
- When the mixture is no longer liquid, it will look like the sugar seized up and got grainy. Remove it from the heat and stir it a few more times.
- Dump the almond onto a piece of waxed paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread them into an even single layer.
- Allow the nuts to cool and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't cook these at too high of a temperature of the sugar and nuts will burn and be ruined.
- You can use almonds, pecans, cashews, or a combination of the three in this recipe.
- Cassia cinnamon has a milder flavor than ceylon cinnamon; however, you can use either to make candied almonds.
- Store the extra nuts in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/3 cup nuts | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg
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