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Candied Almonds with Cinnamon Sugar
Irresistibly, crunchy, sweet and gently spiced with a kick at the end, these cinnamon sugared nuts are destined to be your family favorite. We love candied almonds for snacking and they make a wonderful food gift idea.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 257 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 egg white from a large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or water
- 4 cups whole raw almonds (not roasted or salted) I get the big bag from Costco
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon or use pumpkin spice or apple pie spice
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt or 1 teaspoon iodized salt
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional depending on how spicy you like it.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon (or other spice), salt and cayenne pepper. Whisk well to combine.
- Add the egg white and vanilla extract or water to a large bowl and use a whisk to whip it into a frothy, airy, light foam. Add the almonds and use a spatula to completely coat the nuts with the foamy egg whites. They should be tacky but not soaking wet.
- Pour the cinnamon sugar mixture over the nuts and use a rubber spatula to fold and coat the nuts completely with the sugar mixture and there's no leftover dry bits in the bowl.
- Spread the sugared almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Flip the nuts using a spatula and rearrange them into a single layer. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let the candied almonds cool to room temperature, then break apart and store in an airtight container, or portion into jars for gifting. Note: If you have a food saver, the nuts will last longer if you vacuum seal them in a jar or bag.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.