Best 5 Burned Almonds Sugar Coated Recipes
Burned almonds are a crunchy, sweet, and slightly smoky treat similar to pralines but easier to make at home. They are a popular treat in many parts of the world and can be enjoyed on their own, used as a topping for desserts or yogurt, or even ground up and used in baking. The key to making great burned almonds is to get the sugar coating just right - it should be golden brown and slightly caramelized, but not too dark or bitter.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BURNT SUGAR ALMONDS (GEBRANNTE MANDELN)
Vanilla and cinnamon scented candied almonds. A traditional German treat perfect for the holidays!
Provided by Tricia
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine ⅓ cup of granulated sugar with the vanilla extract. Stir until well blended and set aside.
- Line a large baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- IMPORTANT: Use a large heavy bottom saucepan to make these almonds and stir with a wooden spoon. Do not use a nonstick pan.
- Pour the water, 1 cup of the sugar and the cinnamon to the saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, add the almonds.
- Increase the heat to HIGH and stir the almonds constantly until the water is almost completely gone. The sugar will dry out and start to stick to the almonds. Keep stirring!
- Once the water is evaporated and the sugar is dried out - REDUCE the heat to medium-low. This all happens pretty fast so be ready. Keep stirring on the lower heat until all the almonds have an even shiny candy coating.
- IMMEDIATELY dump in the remaining ⅓ cup of sugar mixed with the vanilla. Keep stirring!
- The fresh almonds will start to pop as they cook and crack, this is normal. Some of the sugar will start to melt and make the almond shiny. Keep stirring until all the almonds are pretty shiny, but still a bit lumpy. You don't want them smooth. The best almonds are the ones that are a little shiny and still lumpy.
- REMOVE from the heat and carefully spread the almonds on the parchment paper. Break them apart as much as you can as they cool. BE CAREFUL as they are very hot. Don't use your fingers.
- It's very hard not to start eating them because the aroma is completely intoxicating. But you need to wait until they cool or you'll burn your mouth! Slightly warm is good - just be careful.
- Once cooled completely store in an airtight container. The almonds will keep for 2 weeks and are terrific for shipping and sharing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 814 kcal, Carbohydrate 88 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 48 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0.02 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 71 g, UnsaturatedFat 42 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SUGARED TOASTED ALMOND SALAD TOPPING
This simple topping turns an average salad into something above and beyond! I pair these with my sweet sour salad dressing and they make an amazing salad! I like to make up a big batch of these and keep them on-hand in an airtight container to use as a salad topper. I like to toast my almonds to a nice medium-brown, they take on a bolder flavor and really mix well in any salad.
Provided by Dave Hirschler
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Cook and stir almonds and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and almonds turn golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer almonds to the prepared baking sheet to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sugar 6.4 g
CANDIED ALMONDS
This is a favorite with my father. They taste so good warm! Substitute any type of nuts you prefer.
Provided by Darla K
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Kids
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 26.7 g
EASY SUGAR ROASTED ALMONDS
Here in Germany, at every festival or celebration (specially during the Christmas time or the Octoberfest) we love to eat sugar roasted almonds. Usually you roast them in a pan, which takes quite some time and they burn easily. Here´s the quick version with a microwave, which is also safer and a lot easier to clean up.
Provided by kerstin klein
Categories Lactose Free
Time 10m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put all ingredients (except for the almonds) into a bowl and microwave at 600 Watt for 2 minutes.
- Add the almonds into the bowl and mix thoroughly. Put it another 2 minutes into the microwave oven.
- Mix again and microwave it another 2 minutes.
- Let the almonds cool on a baking sheet or paper. (I usually use a plastic tray.) Use two forks to separate sticking almonds immediately from each other. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.1, Fat 57.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Sodium 437, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 25.6, Protein 23.3
BURNT ALMONDS
The almonds are toasted in a crisp toffee coating and are irresistible. They make a terrific gift and if you can resist eating them they keep "forever" in an air tight container. Cooking & work times are just an estimate. I find I have to stand at the stove stirring them for about 10-15 minutes.
Provided by dreamerPrue
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 5-6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large heavy based frying pan.
- Stir over a high heat and keep stirring until eventually the water is absorbed and the almonds are coated in white sugar.
- It is important to keep stirring and gradually the sugar caramelizes, turning to toffee, hence the "burnt" almonds. If you leave them on the heat after this they really will be burnt.
- As soon as all of the sugar has turned to toffee, tip them out onto a large sheet of baking paper (silicon coated paper) laid out on your kitchen bench. It is useful to have a helper at this stage to help spread them out a bit. This makes them easier to snap apart later.
- When cool, break them apart and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.9, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Sodium 281.6, Carbohydrate 96, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 84, Protein 18.3
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent burning.
- Stir the almonds constantly to ensure even coating and prevent burning.
- Use a candy thermometer to accurately measure the temperature of the sugar syrup.
- Do not overcrowd the pan with almonds, or they will not cook evenly.
- If the sugar syrup starts to crystallize, add a few drops of lemon juice or vinegar.
- Work quickly when coating the almonds in the sugar syrup, as it will harden quickly.
- Store the Candied Almonds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
These tips will help you make perfect Candied Almonds every time. With a little practice, you'll be able to create this delicious treat that is perfect for snacking, gifting, or using as a topping for desserts.
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