Candied Almonds

These candied almonds are quickly cooked with sugar, cinnamon, and water for a crisp, sugary coating. They're a sweet, crunchy snack great for gifts.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, U.S.
Calories: 304

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups whole almonds

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  2. Combine sugar, water, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add almonds; cook and stir mixture until liquid evaporates and leaves a syrupy coating on almonds.
  3. Pour almonds onto the prepared baking sheet; use two forks to separate clumps and spread into an even layer.
  4. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgFiber: 5gSugar: 27g

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