Caramelized almonds are a wonderfully sweet and crunchy snack that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a topping for desserts, salads, and yogurt. Often served during the holiday season, these almonds are incredibly simple to make and require just a few pantry staple ingredients. With a few basic kitchen tools, you too can create this delightful treat from the comfort of your own home. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
GREEN BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND ALMONDS
Tyler Florence's Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Almonds recipe for Food Network is a holiday meal essential.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a large high sided skillet with some water, adding enough to be just shy of the rim of the pan by about 1 inch. Place over high heat and bring up to boil; add a big pinch of salt and the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, the beans should still be crisp. Drain the beans and then run them under some cold water to stop them from cooking. Reserve the beans while you start the onions.
- Return the skillet you cooked the beans in to the cook top over medium heat. Add the almonds and toast stirring every now and then until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the almonds from the skillet and reserve. Return the skillet to the heat and add the butter and olive oil and heat until the butter has melted. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook stirring frequently until the onions caramelize, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the thyme, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the cooked cooled green beans and almonds, and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
DARK CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM WITH CARAMELIZED ALMONDS AND TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS
I like to think this is a more sophisticated version of Rocky Road ice cream. The caramelized almonds are really delicious and would make a good topping on any ice cream flavor. And everyone knows toasted marshmallows are much better than plain!
Provided by LauraF
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 9h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and salt in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Mix sugar and milk powder together in a small bowl.
- Place 1 3/4 cups milk and cream in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Whisk the sugar mixture into the pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, whisking to prevent scorching. Remove from heat.
- Mix 2 tablespoons milk and tapioca together into a small bowl. Whisk into the hot dairy mixture.
- Whisk 1/3 of the dairy mixture into the bowl of melted chocolate. Repeat twice more, whisking well until smooth. Let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- Strain mixture into a bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Make caramelized almonds and toasted marshmallows before churning the ice cream.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats.
- Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, milk, and salt in the skillet. Stir until melted together and smooth. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in almonds until coated. Pour onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely before breaking up into uneven pieces.
- While almonds are cooling, spread marshmallows out on the second baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tops are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Churn ice cream according to manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, about 20 minutes. Layer ice cream, almonds, and marshmallows in a freezer-safe container. Freeze until firm enough to scoop, at least 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 45.5 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 297.5 mg, Sugar 33.6 g
SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED SLIVERED ALMONDS, MANDARIN ORANGES &
This recipe is for a great salad my friend Katie makes. When I tasted it I just had to have the recipe. I made it for guests and it is just delicious. It is especially refreshing as an accompaniment to steak and chicken. Don't stress as it seems complicated but it is easy really. Just a caution to chefs don't put the avocado and dressing on till right before tossing and serving as the salad will wilt if left too long and avocado will discolor. All the dressing does not all have to go on at once. Toss it with half and taste and then add more to taste. Thanks Katie for sharing.Enjoy! Chef DLH
Provided by ChefDLH
Categories Citrus
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine salad ingredients except avocado.
- Prepare the dressing.
- Saute almonds and sugar, stirring constantly, until almonds are toasted
- Add dressing, almonds and avocado.
- Toss to coat salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.8, Fat 43.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Sodium 611, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 7, Sugar 33.3, Protein 6.4
CARAMELIZED ALMONDS
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories easy, quick, condiments, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9-inch-square baking pan (or similar size pan) with parchment paper. Scatter almonds in pan; pour maple syrup or brown sugar on top, stirring to cover nuts. Cut butter into small dice and sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then stir nuts to make sure they are covered with syrup. Continue to bake until nuts are browned and syrup has thickened to consistency of caramel, another 7 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, separate nuts, and allow to cool. Once completely cooled, nuts may be stored in a covered container for several weeks.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED ALMONDS
Categories Leafy Green Mushroom No-Cook Quick & Easy
Yield 6-8 first course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss all above ingredients in a large salad bowl. Top with dressing, JUST BEFORE serving, and toss. Dressing: Fry bacon till crisp. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings, or more if desired. Stir in 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon white sugar and a pinch of dry mustard. Stir into drippings. Gradually stir in 1 cup of sour cream (I use light) and 1/3 cup of mayo (I use Miracle Whip). Cover and chill for at least one hour. Caramelized almonds: In frying pan on med. heat, put 1/2 cup of sliced almonds, and approx. 2-3 tablespoons of white sugar. Stir continually until sugar is melted and the almonds have turned a wonderful caramel color. Remove to a plate to cool. Break in to pieces if stuck together, and toss with salad. I usually save out a bit of extra almonds and grated mozza to add to the top, too just before serving. Dressing option: Poppyseed dressing is absolutely wonderful with this salad, too
TAGLIATELLE WITH CARAMELIZED ORANGES AND ALMONDS
Categories Pasta
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Working Ahead: The sauce can be made several hours ahead, covered and set aside at room temperature. Reheat to bubbling before adding the pasta. 1. Making the Sauce: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a wooden spatula to stir in about l/4 cup of the orange juice and the 2/3 cup of sugar. Melt sugar in the butter over medium heat, stirring in spoonfuls of orange juice frequently to keep the sauce from crystallizing (reserve about l/3 cup orange juice for finishing the sauce). Once sugar is dissolved, heat can be turned up to medium high or high. Stir occasionally as the mixture bubbles and slowly turns amber. When mixture becomes deep golden amber, stir in the pepper and two-thirds of the orange zest. Cook only a second or two to protect rind from burning. Then step back from the skillet and pour in the last 1/3 cup of orange juice at arm's length. It will bubble up and possibly spatter, then it will thin the sauce to ideal consistency. Turn off the heat. If making ahead, remove the pan from the heat, cool and cover. 2. Cooking the Pasta: Have a large platter and dinner or dessert dishes warming in a low oven. If serving with the capon, have it ready to serve. Make sure pasta water is at a fierce boil. Drop in the pasta and cook until tender but still resistant to the bite. Drain in a colander. Reheat the sauce to a lively bubble. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly. Turn onto the heated platter, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar, cinnamon, cheese, almonds, and lastly, the remaining orange rind. Place the capon atop the pasta and serve. Carve the bird at the table. Spoon a small mound of pasta onto each dinner plate and top it with slices of capon. If serving pasta as a dessert, mound small portions on heated dessert plates and serve hot.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent the sugar from burning.
- Keep the heat low and stir constantly to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
- Once the sugar has melted and turned a light amber color, add the almonds and stir to coat.
- Cook the almonds for a few minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Immediately transfer the almonds to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to stop the cooking process.
- Once the almonds have cooled, break them apart and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Caramelized almonds are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or topping for desserts. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a healthy snack or a special treat, caramelized almonds are sure to please. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, try making a batch of these delicious caramelized almonds!
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