burned almonds (sugar coated)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lene Frost
Corona, CA

This treat is loved and asked for by family and friends mostly around Christmas. Beware they are addictive :-)

(1 rating)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For burned almonds (sugar coated)

  • 1 1/3 c
    white sugar
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2 c
    almonds, whole
  • a pinch
    cinnamon optional for christmas

How To Make burned almonds (sugar coated)

  • 1
    In a sauté skillet pour the sugar and water after mixing add the almonds.
  • 2
    On max. heat keep stirring - but be very careful the sugar will get very hot. After a while the water evaporats and stirring will become a little more heavy.
  • 3
    Keep going until you hear a cracking sound from the almonds... it is very distinct, you'll know it when you hear it... Keep sirring for an additional 2 minutes and put on a waxed cookie sheet. Separate with a wooden spatular. Cool and store in an airtight container.

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