crystallized nuts

Recipe by
Anna Vandenhazel
West Valley City, UT

I remember a favorite aunt made something like this when I was 4 years old, I never got her recipe and she's gone now but this one comes close.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For crystallized nuts

  • 1 1/4 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/4 c
    cream or milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter or margarine
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 c
    whole almonds, walnuts, or pecans

How To Make crystallized nuts

  • 1
    Combine sugar, cream, butter, cinnamon, and salt in 2-quart saucepan; mix well. Bring to boil over medium heat.
  • 2
    Place thermometer in mixture. Continue cooking to 244 degrees (firm ball stage) stirring constantly Remove from heat.
  • 3
    Add vanilla and nuts. Continue stirring until candy grains on nuts.
  • 4
    Spread on cookie sheet to cool.

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