Candied Almonds

          

This is a favorite with my father. They taste so good warm! Substitute any type of nuts you prefer.

Original recipe makes 2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 cups whole almonds

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    35 mins

Directions

  1. Combine the water, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil; add the almonds. Cook and stir the mixture until the liquid evaporates and leaves a syrup-like coating on the almonds. Pour the almonds onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Separate almonds using forks. Allow to cool about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 304 kcal
Carbohydrates: 32.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 18 g
Fiber: 4.6 g
Protein: 7.6 g
Sodium: < 1 mg