Candied Almonds

5 from 3 votes

Sweet and crunchy Candied Almonds are so easy to make and even easier to eat! With just a handful of ingredients, this delightfully easy recipe makes for a delicious holiday gift and is the perfect topping for desserts, breakfasts and salads! This really is the best candied almond recipe ever!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword candied almonds, candied almonds recipe, sugared almonds

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Servings

Calories 216kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

1 egg white room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons water
16 ounces almonds raw, whole
½ cup dark brown sugar packed
½ cup granulated sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk egg white, vanilla extract, and water until foamy, about 3 minutes. A hand or stand mixer will make quick work of this.
Fold in almonds and stir until completely coated in egg white mixture.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Pour over the top of the pecans and toss until pecans are completely coated in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Spread the pecans onto the prepared baking in a single layer. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes stirring after the first 15 minutes, then every 10 minutes thereafter until the sugar mixture has hardened.
Remove the candied pecans from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container.

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Storage Information

The Candied Almonds can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. They can also be refrigerated for up to 1 month or frozen for up to 4 months.

Variations To Try

Substitute a different spice or spice mix for the cinnamon. I tried both pumpkin pie spice and apple pie spice during testing and both were delicious! A fun twist on the classic flavor profile and perfect for the holidays.
Add a little heat. Add a quarter teaspoon of cayenne to the cinnamon sugar mixture for a pop of heat.
Brown sugar and granulated sugar. This recipe works using all granulated sugar or all brown sugar. Change the ratios slightly to see what you prefer. Half and half is a good place to start!
Swap nuts! Candied Pecans are delicious but try walnuts, cashews or mixed nuts too!

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