Candied Almonds

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weet, crunchy candied almonds made with just 4 ingredients. Coated in cinnamon sugar and cooked on the stovetop in 15 minutes, plus 20 minutes to cool. No egg whites needed. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. Perfect for snacking, salad toppings, or gifting.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Drying Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

▢ 3/4 cup granulated sugar
▢ 1/2 cup water
▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢ 2 cups whole raw almonds

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Instructions

Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to a medium saucepan. Stir briefly to combine, then place over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to help the sugar dissolve completely. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
nce the mixture is boiling, add 2 cups whole raw almonds to the saucepan. Stir to coat them evenly with the sugar syrup.
Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. As you stir, the water will evaporate and the sugar will start to look cloudy and white. Keep stirring! After about 10-15 minutes, the sugar will crystallize and coat the almonds with a dry, sandy texture. The almonds will look completely coated and the pan will look mostly dry with no liquid remaining.
Immediately transfer the hot candied almonds to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper. Spread them out into a single layer as quickly as possible.
Use a fork or spatula to separate any almonds that are stuck together while they're still warm. They'll be easier to separate now than after they cool.
Let the almonds cool completely on the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes. The sugar coating will harden as they cool, giving you that perfect crunchy texture. Once cooled, they're ready to eat or store!

Notes

Naturally gluten-free: This candied almond recipe is naturally gluten-free when made with the ingredients listed. As always, double check all labels (including the almonds) to confirm gluten-free.
Stir constantly: Once the almonds are added, keep stirring to ensure even coating and prevent burning.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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