Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (See Tip 1)
  • 2 cups (10 ounces) raw, unblanched almonds

Instruction

  • Whisk together water, sugar and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir the almond mixture until the liquid evaporates and leaves a crystalized coating on the almonds, about 10 minutes. (See Tips 2, 3 and 4)
  • Pour candied almonds onto parchment lined baking sheet and spread out. After about 15 minutes of cooling, taste to determine whether almond has sufficient crunch. If more crunch is desired, bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, turning half-way through, until desired crunch is achieved. (See Tip 5)
  • Cool completely and store in an air-tight container.
  • Yield: About 3 cups of Candied Almonds