Valentina Ablaev
This recipe for candied almonds makes the perfect snack you easily make yourself! The almonds are coated in a delicious vanilla cinnamon glaze and oven-baked until crisp. The process is so simple and quick yet results in a tasty snack or treat to share, especially around the holidays.
We loved our classic candied walnut recipe so much and knew we had to make an almond version.
Candied almonds are so easy to make and taste out of this world! The almonds are coated in a cinnamon, vanilla, sugar glaze and then roasted in the oven until crispy.
These nuts are the perfect holiday gift for teachers, neighbors, and friends! Get your kiddos involved in the cooking process and package the nuts in cute candy bags for the perfect presentation!
Why Make Your Own Roasted Almonds
Yes, you can buy these at the store, but here are some reasons to make them yourself:
- Better ingredients. Who knows what the store-bought candied nuts have in them? Making them yourself is a great way to be mindful of what you eat.
- Fresh taste. Homemade nuts taste so incredible; they are nothing like the stale store-bought kind.
- Easy to make. These nuts are so easy to roast you’ll have them done in less than half an hour.
What Goes in Candied Almonds
The ingredients for these candied almonds are pretty simple! The raw almonds are coated in a butter and egg white mixture, giving them that crisp and shiny exterior. We top ours with a sprinkle of a cinnamon sugar mixture for a great flavor and a beautiful caramelization.
How to Make Candied Almonds
These almonds couldn’t be easier to make:
- Whisk together the butter, egg white, and vanilla in a small bowl.
2. . Mix salt, ground cinnamon, and sugar; stir to combine.
3. Add almonds to a large bowl, pour the egg white/butter mixture over the almonds, and toss.
4. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the almonds and stir lightly.
5. Spread the coated almonds in a single layer onto a parchment paper prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the baking pan from the oven. Allow the almonds to cool completely before serving.
Other Cooking Methods
The oven method is our favorite because it requires little effort and is mess-free. However, here are some other cooking methods:
- Candied almonds on the stovetop:
- Add all of the ingredients to a pan on medium heat.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Candied almonds in the crockpot:
- To your slow cooker, add all of the ingredients.
- Cook the almonds on high for about an hour.
- Air fryer candied almonds:
- Add the almonds coated in sugar to the air fryer basket.
- Bake at 350°F for about 8 minutes or until the nuts are golden-brown.
Serving Suggestions
- Salad topper: Add roasted nuts to a crunchy salad like our cauliflower and broccoli salad, which is perfectly complimented with candied almonds.
- Ice cream topping: These candied almonds taste so delicious on top of vanilla ice cream.
Recipe FAQs
Brown sugar would work perfectly in this recipe.
You don’t need to soak the nuts for this recipe.
If the almonds are still soft, they need to be cooked longer.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Store these candied nuts in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. We recommend storing them in cool, dark places to avoid them getting soggy or stale.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing these candied almonds because they would get soggy.
More Recipes
If you enjoyed this candied almond recipe, be sure to try our other popular holiday recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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Candied Almonds Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with non-stick parchment paper.
- Beat the melted butter, egg white, and vanilla in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Add almonds to a large bowl, pour the egg and butter mixture over the almonds, and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the almonds and stir to combine.
- Add the almonds to the baking sheet and spread out.
- Bake the almonds for 20 minutes, tossing them about halfway.
- Remove the nuts from the oven. Allow the almonds to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Candied almonds on the stovetop:
- Candied almonds in the crockpot –
- Air fryer candied almonds:
- Storage. Store these nuts in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. We recommend storing them in a cool dark place to avoid them getting soggy or stale.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing these candied almonds as it would make them soggy.
