Candied Almonds

Stovetop Candied Almonds are irresistibly crisp, crunchy, and sweet — ready in just 5 minutes and seriously addictive! With a vegan-friendly option, these sugared almonds make the perfect holiday snack or a homemade Christmas gift everyone will love!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword candied almonds, cinnamon roasted almonds, sugar coated almonds, sugared almonds

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 5

Total Time 7

Servings Servings

Calories 155kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

3 ½ tablespoons white sugar divided
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon butter
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup whole raw almonds
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Line a medium plate or baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Add 3 tablespoons sugar (save ½ tablespoon for later use), water, butter, cinnamon and salt into a small skillet.
Tip: An 8-inch stainless steel or non-stick skillet works well for this recipe. Non-stick pans simplify cleanup, while stainless steel may need soaking to remove hardened caramel residue.
Place over medium heat and cook stirring occasionally until it you begin to see bubbles around the edges.
Add almonds and vanilla extract, continue cooking stirring constantly almost all liquid evaporates and it gathers together.
Tip - Use raw whole almonds. No need for toasted almonds; they'll crisp up along with the hardened sugar.
Working quickly, remove pan from heat, sprinkle remaining ½ tablespoon sugar, give a quick stir and immediately transfer to the parchment paper, separating them as much as possible.
Cool completely, break apart any nuts still sticking together and store in air tight container.

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Notes

Best pan to use - Any small stainless steel or non-stick 8-inch skillet is perfect to make this recipe. A non-stick pan simplifies cleanup, while a stainless steel skillet may require soaking to loosen any hardened caramel residue.

Safety - Please be aware that the caramel becomes hot. For safety reasons, ensure that there are no children or pets near the stovetop while preparing these nuts.

Make a bigger batch - Simply double or triple the recipe and make in a larger skillet instead.

Make it vegan - Use coconut oil instead of butter.

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