Vanilla Cinnamon Candied Almonds
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4.7
Vanilla Cinnamon Candied Almonds
Description
This recipe mixes a dual sugar blend with cinnamon, salt, ground ginger, and vanilla bean paste or extract to flavor whole raw almonds. Beaten egg white acts as a binder for the sugar-spice coating. The almonds are spread in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet, prepared with non-stick spray, and baked at 250°F for an hour. Stirring every 15 minutes ensures even caramelization and coating development.
The finished almonds have a crisp, sweet-spiced shell with hints of vanilla and ginger, delivering a warm and aromatic experience. They can be served warm or at room temperature as a snack or garnish.
Store cooled almonds in an airtight container at room temperature. They keep well for one to two weeks without losing crunch. The recipe's drying low heat ensures a crunchy exterior without burning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 egg white
- 1 lb almonds whole; raw
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- To a small mixing bowl, add both sugars, cinnamon, salt and ginger and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Add egg white to a larger mixing bowl and beat with hand mixer until frothy. Add vanilla bean paste and beat again to combine. This can be done with a whisk, but will take longer.
- Add almonds to bowl with the egg whites and stir to combine. Add sugar mixture and stir again to combine.
- Spread almonds out in a single, even layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring almonds every 15 minutes.
- After almonds have baked an hour, taste one almond to check for desired crispiness. Adjust baking time per your tastes.
- Let almonds cool, uncovered.
- Nuts can be served warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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