Candied Cinnamon Almonds - The Perfect Homemade Snack

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Candied Cinnamon Almonds - The Perfect Homemade Snack

This Cinnamon Almonds recipe combines warm spices, brown sugar, and crunchy nuts into a delicious homemade treat. You will have gourmet-quality snacks ready in just 20 minutes with minimal effort!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Servings: cups

Calories: 1256kcal

Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 cups almonds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Combine the brown sugar, water, cinnamon and salt in a saute pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Add the almonds and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid evaporates and leaves a candy coating on the almonds.
Pour the almonds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a Silpat. Spread in to a thin layer, separating the almonds if necessary.
Roast in the oven for 10 minutes.* Remove from oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Using Roasted Almonds: You can skip the roasting if you are using roasted almonds.

Spice Alternatives: Try substituting the cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice, Chinese five-spice, or a pinch of cayenne for heat.

Texture Variation: For extra crunch, toast the raw almonds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding them to the sugar mixture.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
For longer storage, freeze portions in freezer bags for up to 3 months.

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