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Candied Almonds flavored with cinnamon and Vanilla. Enjoy this holiday snack with your family and friends.

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Prep Time: 0 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Resting time: 5 minutes minutes

12 servings

5 from 3 votes

RECIPE

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Cinnamon candied almonds are a sweet holiday snack that you will love!

The pan-roasted almonds are layered with an irresistible sugar-cinnamon layer that you won't be able to resist.

Make these Christmas spiced almonds to gift to your family and friends this season!

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  • 📕 What are candied almonds?
  • 🔪 How to make it?
  • 💭 FAQs
  • 📜 Flavor variations
  • 👁️ More edible holiday gift ideas
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📕 What are candied almonds?

Candied almonds are roasted almonds coated with a cinnamon-sugar layer.

It's an autumn and winter street food snack that originated in Bavaria Germany.

However, the cinnamon almonds are mainly enjoyed during the advent season, the 4 Christmas Sunday weekends before Christmas.

Christmas markets all over central Europe, in Germany and Austria, offer these street nuts in small stalls besides roasted chestnuts and Lebkuchen.

In german, they are better known as gebrannte Mandeln.

My candied almonds are an easy version inspired by the ones you get at Christmas markets in Europe.

The almonds are not totally covered by the sugar because this recipe doesn't include eggs.

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🔪 How to make it?

Cinnamon sugar-coated almonds are easy to prepare on the stovetop at home.

Here is how you would go about it.

Find the complete recipe at the bottom of this post with detailed ingredients and instructions.

Step 1

Heat up a pan and add water and sugar with the almonds. Mix it all up.

Season with cinnamon and vanilla extract and mix again.

Step 2

Bring to a rolling boil.

The ingredients will thicken and coat the almonds.

Step 3

Prepare a baking sheet by buttering it.

Pour thickened sticky coated almonds over the buttered baking sheet and spread out.

Leave to cool and store to enjoy at a later date.

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💭 FAQs

How to store candied cinnamon roasted almonds?

I store mine the same way I store my Christmas cookies, which means in a tin box lined with parchment paper. In a humid hot climate, I recommend you store your nuts in an airtight container.

Can I use peeled and blanched almonds?

The sugar doesn't coat and grip that well on peeled and blanched almonds. I recommend you use almonds with the skin on.

Can I replicate this recipe with other nuts?

Yes, you can use other nuts instead of almonds. You can try it with walnuts and pistachios. Cashews might not be that suitable because the candy layer won't grip that well (besides cashews are seeds, not nuts).

German candied nuts vs Jordan nuts

German candied nuts are a fair and holiday street snack. Jordan nuts are pastel-colored dragees (aka confetti) gifted in Italy and France during special occasions. White ones for weddings, blue and pink ones for a christening to just name a few.

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📜 Flavor variations

I have come across various flavor variations for caramelized almonds at fairs and markets in Austria and Germany.

Here are some ideas on how you can pep up your german roasted nuts:

  • hot spiced nuts - add chili pepper powder
  • matcha nuts - includes green tea matcha powder
  • chocolate glazed almonds - add chocolate powder
  • simple spiced almonds - add either cardamom, clove or star anise
  • ginger-flavored almonds
  • honey instead of sugar - you will need a lot of honey
  • citrus-flavored - add a pinch of grated lemon or orange skin
  • saffron nuts - a special and precious way to flavor and color almond snacks

👁️ More edible holiday gift ideas

  • Spiced Roasted Walnuts
  • Merry Christmas Jam
  • White Chocolate Liqueur

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Cinnamon Candied Almonds

Candied Almonds flavored with cinnamon and Vanilla. Enjoy this holiday snack with your family and friends.

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: German

Prep Time: 0 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Resting time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 152kcal

Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

Ingredients

US - Metric

Instructions

  • Heat up a pan and pour in water and sugar. Mix it up a bit.

  • Add in the almonds, cinnamon powder and vanilla extract and mix everything well.

  • Bring to a rolling boil while stirring frequently.

  • You will need to reduce the liquids so that the almonds get coated by the flavored sugar. Stir continuously at this point.

  • Line a baking pan with parchment paper and butter the paper generously.

  • When the almonds are covered by a sticky layer of sugar, take from the heat and spread quickly over the buttered baking sheet. The sugar will harden fast when taken from the heat so don't waste time.

  • Leave to cool a bit and when you can touch them break the almond sugar pieces apart wherever they have formed a lump.

  • Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. I like to keep them in a tin box lined with parchment paper. Keep in an airtight container in a hot and humid climate.

Notes

I calculated the servings based on how much I ended up eating (and I couldn't stop myself because it was so good)

The candied almonds make a lovely holiday gift for family and friends. I just like to make some for myself. 😀

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Cinnamon Candied Almonds

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 1mg0%

Potassium 147mg4%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 4g8%

Calcium 57mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

How long do sugared almonds last? ›

Sugared almonds can last a long time as long as you store them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. If you do this, you can keep these almonds for up to two weeks. If you want to freeze them then you should be able to store them for up to two months.

What is another name for candied almonds? ›

Gebrannte Mandeln

What are candied almonds made of? ›

Combine sugar, water, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add almonds; cook and stir mixture until liquid evaporates and leaves a syrupy coating on almonds. Pour almonds onto the prepared baking sheet; use two forks to separate clumps and spread into an even layer.

How long to soak almonds in vinegar? ›

Place the almonds into a medium-large bowl and pour vinegar over to cover the almonds. Let the almonds soak in the vinegar for 2-4 hours. The longer they soak, the stronger the vinegar flavour will be. Once the almonds are thoroughly soaked, drain them and tip them onto a a large plate, lined with paper towels.

Do candied almonds go bad? ›

How long do candied almonds last? These last for up to 1 week at room temperature, 2 weeks in the refrigerator, and 2 months in the freezer.

What do the 5 sugar coated almonds mean? ›

If you want to be faithful to wedding traditions, the sugared almond wedding favours for each of the guests must contain five almonds representing each of the couple's wishes: love, health, happiness, fertility, and long life together.

What do 5 almonds mean at a wedding? ›

The most common number of Jordan almonds given to guests at weddings is five. This is because five is an odd number and each of the Jordan almonds stands for something that guests wish for the couple. These five things are: happiness, health, fertility, longevity, and wealth.

Why are my candied almonds chewy? ›

Again, you likely didn't bake the almonds for long enough. The almonds will also be slightly soft when they're still warm, so if you've sampled them before they've cooled completely to room temperature wait a little longer before eating them.

What do Americans call sugared almonds? ›

Jordan almonds, also known as sugared almonds, dragées or confetti are sugar-coated almond candies. Jordan almonds come in numerous colors, shapes and flavors. People include these sweet treats in their weddings to represent various meanings from the Italian and Greek cultures.

Why are sugared almonds given at weddings? ›

Jordan almonds are given out at weddings all over the world and have been for years. The bitterness of the almonds themselves represents the trials and tribulations of life, while the sugar coating represents the hope that the married couple will embark on their new life together with sweetness.

What do 3 sugared almonds represent? ›

Sugared almonds are offered in specific amounts, which has a specific meaning. For example, a lot of three almonds signifies the bride, groom and their future child. More common, perhaps, is the tradition of offering five almonds, each one with its own meaning: fertility, longevity, happiness, health and wealth.

Why do Italians give sugared almonds at weddings? ›

"Italians traditionally package these candied almonds in bunches of five to represent wishes of health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity," she says. For some, the five almonds also symbolize a number that can't be divided into two, just like the bond formed by a newly married couple.

What happens if you don't soak almonds? ›

Removes phytic acid: When we do not soak almonds, the phytic acid in them is not removed which ultimately hinders nutrient absorption. So if you are having raw almonds, the zinc and iron in them are not properly utilized by the body.

Why do you soak almonds over night? ›

Soaked almonds are almonds that have been soaked in water for a period of time, typically overnight. Soaking almonds helps to improve their flavor and texture. It also makes them easier to digest and absorb nutrients. Soaked almonds are a good source of vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber.

Can you drink the water you soak almonds in? ›

Drinking the water in which almonds have been soaked is generally safe and can offer some potential health benefits.

How long do candy coated almonds last? ›

Quick: they take just 5 minutes to prep, and the rest of the time is spent in the oven. As a bonus, these candied almonds will make your house smell AMAZING while they bake! Long shelf life: up to 2 months in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer.

How long does it take for almonds to go rancid? ›

A cool temperature of <50°F/<10°C is optimal, but a higher temperature that does not stimulate insect activity may work as well to control moisture migration (and also minimize lipid oxidation). Almonds are a shelf-stable nut that can have more than two years of shelf life when stored at the recommended conditions.

How can you tell if almonds are rancid? ›

However, Kanney says, “If a nut has spoiled or gone rancid, recognizable by a sour or bitter flavor, the nut is no longer good and should be thrown away.”

How long do almonds last sealed? ›

Shelf-Life of Almonds

Natural almonds can be stored for two years or more when their freshness and shelf-life is maximized by placing them in the refrigerator or freezer. Roasted almonds can stay good for up to a year in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

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