Cinnamon Candied Almonds
on Nov 20, 2013, Updated Jun 19, 2024
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Homemade Cinnamon Candied Almonds are even better than the ones you can get in a mall or at your local fair for a fraction of the cost. Use them as salad toppers, give them as gifts, or eat them as a snack.
Cinnamon Candied Almonds are incredibly easy to make. They have a bit of a crunchy coating on the outside and are so addicting. They also freeze well so you can make a large batch and save some for later.
These almonds are the perfect addition to a Christmas Cheese Board or to a cookie plate or dessert bar that includes Vanilla Melt Aways, Soft Gingerbread, and Classic Sugar Cutout Cookies.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Making candied almonds at home is much less expensive than buying them at a store.
- Your kitchen smells amazing for hours.
- They are gluten-free and dairy-free.
- Super easy to make and requires no baking.
- Make a wonderful gift or a delicious snack.
Recipe Ingredients
- Almonds: Raw, unsalted almonds are the best for this recipe.
- Brown sugar
- Water
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground cloves: This is optional but gives the nuts more flavor.
- Salt
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Cinnamon Candied Almonds
Step #1. Put all of the ingredients except the almonds in a cast iron pan and bring to boil over medium heat stirring constantly.
Step #2. Add the almonds and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Step #3. Stir the mixture constantly for about 8 to 10 minutes or all the liquid has evaporated.
Step #4. Spread the almonds out in a single layer on a lined baking sheet and let them cool.
Recipe FAQs
For any candied almond you will want to use raw, unsalted almonds. Using these almonds will yield the best results when making cinnamon almonds.
Cinnamon Candied Almonds will stay fresh when sealed in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. They also freeze really well. Make sure they are fully cooled before storing them on the counter or freezer.
Put cooled Cinnamon Candied Almonds in a mason jar, screw on the lid, and tie a pretty ribbon around them. People LOVE getting these as a gift.
Almonds are a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. When eaten in large amounts, these cinnamon almonds likely aren’t the healthiest, but they’re probably better for you than candied almonds that you can buy at the mall.
Expert Tips
- Cassia cinnamon is best in this recipe because it’s milder than ceylon cinnamon but you can use either.
- Don’t try to speed up the cooking time by increasing the heat because the sugar could burn and the batch would be ruined.
- This recipe also works well with pecans and cashews.
More No-Bake Recipes to Consider
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Popcorn
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Cinnamon Candied Almonds
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 large pinch cloves, optional, but delicious
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups raw almonds
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet or cast iron skillet, add the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves if using, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium heat.
- Add the almonds and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir constantly until the liquid is evaporated. This will take about 8-10 minutes of cooking.
- When the mixture is no longer liquid, it will look like the sugar seized up and got grainy. Remove it from the heat and stir it a few more times.
- Dump the almond onto a piece of waxed paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread them into an even single layer.
- Allow the nuts to cool and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t cook these at too high of a temperature of the sugar and nuts will burn and be ruined.
- You can use almonds, pecans, cashews, or a combination of the three in this recipe.
- Cassia cinnamon has a milder flavor than ceylon cinnamon; however, you can use either to make candied almonds.
- Store the extra nuts in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.
