Description
Deliciously crunchy caramelized almonds perfect for snacking or garnishing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 tablespoons white sugar (divided)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole raw almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a medium plate or baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add 3 tablespoons sugar (save 1/2 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 you begin to see bubbles around the edges.
- Add almonds and vanilla extract, continue cooking stirring constantly until almost all liquid evaporates and it gathers together.
- 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 1/2 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 an airtight container.
Notes
- This recipe is great for quick snacks or as a topping for desserts.
- Make sure to work quickly when transferring the almonds to parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg