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Churro Almonds
You'll love this madly addictive gourmet treat: Churro Almonds! Sweet-Savory Caramelized Vanilla Cinnamon Almonds. Makes great homemade Christmas food gifts.
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 345 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (240g) almonds (roasted or toasted for crunchy texture)
- ¼ cup (50g - 60g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (63ml) water
- 1 tablespoon (6.5g) cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon (3g) fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5g) cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon (0.8g) paprika
Instructions
- Heat up Instant Pot: Heat up Instant Pot using Sauté function. Wait roughly 1 minute, then add ¼ cup (63ml) water, ¼ cup (60g) granulated sugar, 1 tbsp (6.5g) cinnamon powder, ½ tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract, and ½ tsp (3g) fine salt in Instant Pot. Mix well, then let the sugar melt.
- Make Churro Almonds: Once the mixture starts to bubble, add in 2 ¼ cups (240g) almonds, ¼ tsp (0.5g) cayenne pepper and ¼ tsp (0.8g) paprika. Stir and coat almonds well with cinnamon mixture. Taste & adjust seasoning accordingly. It may look runny at first. Let the almond caramelize in the churro mixture for roughly 3 - 4 minutes.Amy + Jacky's Tip: The almonds are done when all the churro mixture are gone.
- Serve: The almonds will stick together once they are chilled. Try your best to separate and spread them apart and let them cool completely in a single layer on a parchment paper in a tray. Amy + Jacky's Sticky Tip: You can sprinkle some extra sugar on the parchment paper, then lay the almonds on the sugar as you separate them in the tray. Meet your new obsession & enjoy~
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Notes
- Rate Amy + Jacky's Recipe: If you've tried our recipe, rate the recipe in the Comments section. Thank you!
- Note: You can also easily make these Churro Almonds on the stove top if you wish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Potassium
378mg
(11%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
76IU
(2%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.