Cinnamon Sugar Almonds Recipe
These cinnamon sugar almonds are lightly coated with tiny sugar crystals instead of the thick caramelized coating found on traditional German Christmas market almonds. They're a simple homemade sweet snack with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 152kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1¾ Cup Almonds
- ½ Cup Sugar
- Vanilla Extract a few drops
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon Ground
- Butter
Instructions
- Heat up a pan and pour in water and sugar. Mix it up a bit.
- Add in the almonds, cinnamon powder, and vanilla extract, and mix everything well.
- Bring to a rolling boil while stirring frequently.
- You will need to reduce the liquids so that the almonds get coated by the flavored sugar. Stir continuously at this point.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper and butter the paper generously.
- When the almonds are covered by a sticky layer of sugar, take from the heat and spread quickly over the buttered baking sheet. The sugar will harden fast when taken from the heat, so don't waste time.
- Leave to cool a bit, and when you can touch them, break the almond sugar pieces apart wherever they have formed a lump.
- Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. I like to keep them in a tin box lined with parchment paper. Keep it in an airtight container in a hot and humid climate.
Notes
I calculated the servings based on how much I ended up eating (and I couldn't stop myself because it was so good)
The sugary sweet almonds make a lovely holiday gift for family and friends. I just like to make some for myself.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
