Description
Sweet and crunchy stovetop cinnamon candied almonds coated in a glossy cinnamon sugar mixture, ready in just 15 minutes for the perfect snack or homemade gift.
Ingredients
2 cups whole almonds
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and water. Stir until sugars dissolve and mixture begins to bubble.
- Add almonds and vanilla extract. Stir constantly to coat evenly.
- Cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid evaporates and the sugar crystallizes into a sandy texture around the almonds.
- Continue stirring as the sugar melts slightly and becomes glossy, forming a shiny coating.
- Immediately spread almonds onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, separating them quickly so they do not stick together.
- Allow almonds to cool completely at room temperature until hardened and crisp.
Notes
Substitute cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice for a seasonal variation.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a sweet and spicy twist.
Use dark brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for sweet-and-salty contrast.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
If almonds lose crunch, reheat briefly in a dry skillet over low heat and cool again.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
