Vanilla Sugared Almonds

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole blanched almonds or 2 cups natural almonds
  • 1/4 cup turbinado sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 225°F Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar, water, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves, 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Spread the almond mixture in a single layer onto prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool slightly and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the turbinado sugar and toss to coat. Cool completely while stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

712 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.5g 17% DV
Total Fat 42.2g 54% DV
Carbs 71.9g 26% DV
Fiber 22.7g 81% DV
Sugar 30.4g 61% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9704.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 492.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 176mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 10.8mg 12% DV
Calcium 390mg 30% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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