Old-fashioned candied almonds, just like the ones from the candy shop. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
Candied Almonds
Dessert
Candy confections
Origin: Tahitian
Vanilla: Extract
Easy
Old-fashioned candied almonds, just like the ones from the candy shop. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Cool
20 min
Total
33 min
Servings
8
Diet
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Ingredients
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servings
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- 2.0 cups (280.0 g)whole almonds
- ½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
- 2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)water
- 1.0 tspground cinnamon
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large skillet, stir the sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add the nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until the syrup coats them and turns dry and sandy, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the vanilla (it sizzles).
- Spread on the parchment, separate the nuts, and cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Tips
- Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
- Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
- Storage: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make candied almonds?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking, plus 20 minutes to cool. It makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
How should I store candied almonds?
Store airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.
253
Calories / serving
17.5g
Fat
20.5g
Carbs
7.4g
Protein
14.1g
Sugar
Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2024 cal · 140g fat · 164g carbs · 59g protein · 113g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 253 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 34 min·1.7 mi·~3400 steps
- Moderate cycling 26 min·5.2 mi
- Swimming laps 35 min
- Jogging 25 min·2.1 mi·~4000 steps
- Stair climbing 23 min·~2050 steps
- Dancing 41 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 26 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 59 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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