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Candied Almonds: the fantastic crunchy treat

Crunchy candied almonds are a recipe that instantly takes you on a nostalgic journey. They're quick, simple to make, and irresistibly delicious.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 86 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean , French , Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic almonds
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 2½ tbsp water
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder or cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. First, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Put the almonds into a (preferably) steel skillet, add sugar, and water. You should use a quite large low sided skillet.
  3. Cook over high medium heat stirring constantly with a wooden or melamine spoon.
  4. At the beginning the mixture will be very liquid and it will hardly stick to the peanuts. Do not worry, that’s ok. When it starts boiling, it will crystallize and it will coat the fruit.
  5. Low the heat and cook until the sugar gets amber.
  6. When the sugar starts melting, and gets shiny, remove from the heat; be very careful not burn the sugar.
  7. When the almonds gets amber (do not burn them, otherwise they will be sour), and the sugary coating has glazed, turn the mixture into the baking sheet. Spread the almonds carefully in a single layer to cool.
  8. When completely cool, divide them individually.

Nutrition Information

Calories 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 0.4mg (0%) Sugar 22g (44%) Calcium 0.4mg (0%) Iron 0.01mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86

% Daily Value*

Calories 86kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 0.4mg 0%
Sugar 22g 44%
Calcium 0.4mg 0%
Iron 0.01mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.