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Candied Almonds Recipe

This easy Candied Almonds Recipe uses 2 ingredients and takes only 10 minutes! Maple syrup is the best sweetener, creating deliciously crunchy, sweet nuts perfect for snacking or adding to salads and desserts.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw almonds I like whole almonds.
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottomed skillet or pan, heat the almonds and maple syrup over low to medium-low heat, stirring very often. The maple syrup will start to bubble and you'll see the extra moisture evaporating.
  • Keep cooking and stirring until all of the extra moisture has evaporated and the maple syrup sugars starts to crystallize and stick to the nuts. This should take 5-8 minutes. Make sure you stir frequently so that you don't burn the nuts. This is especially important at the end of the cooking time.
  • When the moisture is all gone, the nuts will have no shine to them and you'll see the granulated sugar sticking to them. Turn the nuts out onto a baking mat or a piece of parchment (or waxed) paper and let the nuts cool.
  • Enjoy just as they are or add to your favorite salads, trail mix, granola, popcorn, or dessert.

Notes

Recipe Substitutions & Variations:
  • You can add spices to this at the beginning of the cooking time if you like spiced candied nuts (like cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice!). You can also add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt if you'd like.
  • You can use walnuts or pecans in place of the almonds.
 
Real Maple Syrup Only: This recipes will not work with imitation maple or sugar free maple syrup. These syrups will cook down and the nuts will get thick and sticky but they won't finish crystalizing. The nuts will remain sticky and wet. 
Use a Heavy-Bottomed Pan: A heavy-bottomed skillet distributes heat more evenly, preventing hot spots that could burn your almonds. This is especially important since you're working with natural sugars that can go from perfect to burnt very quickly.
Storing: Once completely cooled, store your candied almonds in an airtight container at room temperature. They'll stay fresh and crunchy for up to one week, making them perfect for meal prep or gift-giving.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg

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