Candied Almonds (naturally paleo, vegan)
Servings 6
These candied almonds are naturally sweetened, flavored with cinnamon and vanilla and make excellent last-minute gifts! They're also naturally paleo and vegan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup (225 grams) almonds
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar or granulated sugar, see notes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or canola or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (176 °C). Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Set this aside.
- On another baking sheet, spread the almonds and bake for 7-12 minutes, stirring halfway, or until they smell toasty. You should smell a nutty aroma coming from the oven when the almonds are ready. Remove the almonds from the oven and set aside.1 1/2 cup (225 grams) almonds
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar and salt. Set the bowl aside.3 tablespoons coconut sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Combine the maple syrup, water, oil, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 teaspoons water, 1 teaspoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and add the almonds.
- Cook until almost all of the liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently. This will take about 2-3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the nuts to the bowl with the sugar and toss to make sure that they’re well-coated.
- Pour the almonds evenly onto the parchment-lined pan and cool completely. The nuts will be soft while still warm but once completely cooled, the almonds and the coating become crunchy.
Notes
- I’ve made them with both types of sugar and the ones with coconut sugar were much better. They had a slight caramel-like taste and were crunchier than the ones with white sugar. I haven’t tried it with unrefined / raw / turbinado sugar, but since the crystals aren’t as fine as coconut sugar, I don’t know how well that would work out. If you use granulated sugar and they’re taking a long time to harden, stick them in the fridge.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. This recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups of candied almonds, and the nutrition information presumes a serving size of 1/4 cup (30 grams).
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25 cupCalories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 110mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 13
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