Candied Almonds
Sweet and flavorful sliced almonds roasted in a pan.
Equipment
- 5 qt. Non-Stick Pan
- Tin Foil for cooling
Ingredients
- 1 lb Sliced Almonds About 4 Cups
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 3 tsp Paprika
- 4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
- 4 Tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Place your non-stick pan on the stove, Place butter in the pan and turn the heat to medium-low. While the butter is starting to melt, get a large piece of tin foil ready and set aside.
- Once the butter is partially melted, add the sugar, almonds, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and vanilla to the pan.
- Stir constantly to evenly coat the almonds in the butter, sugar, and spices. You will notice the sugar starting to melt and caramelizing the almonds.
- Keep stirring the almonds until they are golden in color and the sugar is melted. *Keep an eye on the almonds they can easily burn.
- Once the almonds are golden in color, immediately transfer the almonds to the tin foil and spread out to cool. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.
- Once almonds are cool, use as a topper on your favorite salad. Store any left over almonds in the freezer to keep fresh.
Notes
Store left over almonds in the freezer to stay fresh.
