Stovetop Candied Almonds

Easy Stovetop Candied Almonds are irresistibly crisp, crunchy, and sweet—made in just 5 minutes in a skillet! They make the best addictive snack or homemade Christmas gift, with an easy vegan option everyone will love - No eggs!

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.
👉 An 8-inch stainless steel or non-stick skillet works well for this recipe. A non-stick pan makes cleanup much easier, while a stainless steel pan may need a little soaking afterward to loosen any hardened caramel bits.
Place the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until you see bubbles forming around the edges. Add the almonds and vanilla extract, then continue cooking while stirring constantly until most of the liquid has evaporated and the almonds start clumping together with the sugar coating.
👉 Use raw whole almonds—there’s no need to toast them first. They’ll become perfectly crisp as the sugar coating hardens.
Working quickly, remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the remaining ½ tablespoon sugar over the almonds. Give them a quick stir, then immediately transfer them to a sheet of parchment paper, spreading them out as much as possible.
Let them cool completely, then break apart any almonds that are still stuck together. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Notes

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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