These Candied Almonds are deadly, can’t keep my hands off them!! Easy, pretty, and delicious. Glazed almonds are a lovely addition to Christmas baskets or for a hostess gift.
I’ve always bought candied almonds at the mall around Christmas time (who can resist that heavenly smell?!) But now I can have them year-round.
There goes my diet!!!
Candied almonds are delicious on their own as a sweet snack, but even better when you use them as an ingredient for other goodies!
You can dip glazed almonds in chocolate for a really good treat. Or chop them up and add them to your favorite chocolate fudge recipe.
You can also use them in almost any type of homemade candy bars. I love mixing them in with bar cookies!
Need something crunchy to top a salad, sundae, or waffle? Candied almonds to the rescue!
One hint that makes cleanup so much easier…use parchment paper to line the baking pan.
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A really simple to make treat for the holidays or anytime for that matter!
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon or more to taste
- 1 lb raw almonds with skins
- Bring water, sugar and cinnamon to a boil; stirring constantly.
- Add almonds and toss to coat.
- Remove almonds with slotted spoon.
- Arrange on greased baking pan.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, basting twice with reserved syrup.
- Cool.
- Store airtight.
Enjoy!
Tips And Tidbits About Candied Almonds
When you’re bringing the water, sugar, and cinnamon to a boil you can mix up the flavor for your almonds by also adding any of the following:
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon lemon or orange zest or juice.
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Recipe based on one by Theresa/ Thunderbird
Photo by Becky74