Description
Crunchy, sweet, and warmly spiced Holiday Candied Almonds that fill your kitchen with cozy cinnamon aroma, perfect for snacking, gifting, or adding a festive touch to holiday tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups raw almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until lightly frothy.
- Add the raw almonds to the bowl and stir until they are evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the almonds and stir thoroughly so each almond is evenly coated.
- Spread the almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent clumping.
- Remove from the oven and allow the almonds to cool completely so the coating hardens and becomes crisp.
Notes
- Stir the almonds thoroughly during baking to keep the coating even and crunchy.
- Allow the almonds to cool completely before storing so the sugar sets properly.
- Break apart any clusters gently once cooled for individual pieces.
- Use fresh spices for the most vibrant flavor and aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: holiday candied almonds, cinnamon almonds, festive snack, sweet roasted almonds, homemade holiday treats