Candied Almonds
Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Kids
This is a favorite with my father. They taste so good warm! Substitute any type of nuts you prefer.
Servings per recipe: 8
Calories per serving: 304
Preparation time: 5m
Total cooking time: 35m
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups whole almonds
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.
Nutrion facts:
Total Fat | 18g | 28% |
Saturated Fat | 1.0g | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | |
Sodium | < 1mg | |
Potassium | 263mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrates | 32.7g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber | 4.6g | 19% |
Protein | 7.6g | 15% |
Sugars | 27g | |
Vitamin A | 6IU | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | |
Calcium | 97mg | |
Iron | 2mg | |
Thiamin | 0mg | |
Niacin | 3mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
Magnesium | 98mg | |
Folate | 10mcg |