Sugar Candied Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln) | A Traditional German Christmas Treat
A sweet and crunchy festive treat for kids and adults alike, German sugar candied almonds are easy to make at home. They are also gluten-free and dairy-free!
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup vanilla sugar
- 6 fluid oz water
Instructions
- Melt the plain white sugar and water together in a pan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and carefully add the raw almonds to the pan.
- Stir the almonds to ensure they are evenly coated and not clumped together.
- Cook the almonds in the sugar water until the water has completely evaporated and starts to caramelize. Gently keep stirring the nuts.
- Cook the almonds for about 5 minutes, the sugar will start to bubble more and more until it starts to re-crystallize and become "sandy".
- Add the ¼ cup vanilla sugar to the pan and mix it in well making sure it all melts. Cook for another few moments, and then transfer the candied almonds to a parchment lined sheet pan to cool.
Notes
Hot sugar can cause very severe burns. Never touch the hot nuts or sugar with your hands, and use a cast iron pan or heavy bottomed pot, to prevent the sugar from scorching.
Nutrition
Calories: 581.9kcal
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
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