GERMAN GEBRANNTE MANDELN ( BURNT SUGAR ALMONDS)

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This is one of many all time favoites I tried in Germany. I went to the Strawberryfest and you could smell them all the way down the fairway OMG!...served hot out of a huge copper kettle....in a big paper cone....They smell awesome and taste juust as awesome. I hope you enjoy this little taste of Deutchland! Not often found in...

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 c almonds, whole (raw)
1/3 c cane sugar (plus)
3/4 c cane sugar (plus)
1/2 vanilla bean (scraped)
1 tsp cinnamon (ceylon)true cinnamon more dense
1/3 c water
COOKING UTENSILS
6 qt pot
1 wooden spoon

Steps:

  • 1. First, scrape the inside of the vanilla bean and add it to the 1/3 cup sugar. I use a sifter with the sugar to break up the sticky seeds and mix it well. Set aside. Instead of throwing it away, you can always put the rest of the vanilla bean in with your vanilla sugar to boost its aroma.
  • 2. Add the 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup water and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the heavy saucepan and set it over medium heat. Stir to mix, then bring it to a boil before adding the almonds.
  • 3. Add the almonds to the pan after the sugar water comes to a boil. Stir over high heat, to boil the water away.
  • 4. The sugar will finally dry out and the almonds will take on a grey-brown tinge. Keep stirring, so that the almonds do not burn on the bottom of the pan. Turn the heat under the pan to medium or medium-low, to keep the sugar from browning too fast and burning.
  • 5. Turn burner to medium-low. At this stage, the sugar heats up and starts to melt. It is already brown from the cinnamon, so it is hard to see the color change. Just keep stirring, so that the almonds become evenly browned and about half of the sugar is melted and gives the almonds a shiny coat.
  • 6. A second coating of sugar is added at this point. Pour the reserved 1/3 cup sugar over the almonds and stir. Keep stirring, watching the sugar melt and coat the almonds. Fresh almonds will start crackling or popping about now. This is residual water in the water expanding or escaping. If the almonds are older, there will not be as much noise. Keep stirring until the almonds are fairly shiny, but still a bit lumpy. They will stick together but you will separate them later. When they are shiny, but not burnt (this takes careful watching and decisiveness) remove from heat.
  • 7. Spread the almonds on a cookie sheet. They are very hot, so only use a spoon. You may also use buttered foil or a buttered cookie sheet, but here I used a non-stick cookie sheet. While they are cooling, keep breaking them apart. When they are cool enough, continue breaking them apart with your fingers until they are all separated.
  • 8. The burnt sugar almonds can be eaten warm, but when they are fully cooled, the candy coating hardens to a nice crunch. Store them in a dry, closed container. They keep for several weeks, if you can refrain from eating them, but almonds will eventually go rancid, so do not keep them too long. Here is a 3 minute video of almonds being prepared for sale in a copper kettle and a fancy mixer. It shows a third coating of sugar on the almonds but they explain that this if difficult to recreate at home.
  • 9. If you need a thicker coating, remove the almonds to a colander, melt another cup of sugar in the pan and return the almonds to the caramelized sugar, stirring well. Add several spritzers of water to help the sugar coat evenly. Spread on a cookie sheet and cool as described. The clean-up is very easy. Fill the pan with water and let it soak a few minutes. The sugar dissolves in the excess water and is simple to remove.

Thabang Otlotleng
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These almonds are the perfect snack to take on a road trip. They're so portable and they're so tasty.


jay aphine
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I can't believe how easy it is to make these almonds. They're so delicious and they look so professional.


Devraj Rai
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These almonds are so good, I could eat them every day.


Lebron James
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These almonds are the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter.


Brandon Troy
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I love the way these almonds look. They're so festive and colorful.


Sehar M
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These almonds are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love giving them as gifts to friends and family.


Leuna Binte Kabir
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I've been making these almonds for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Emiola Selim
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I'm not a big fan of almonds, but I loved these burnt sugar almonds. They're so sweet and crunchy.


Nadir ali Soomro
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I made these almonds for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Zahid Afghan
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I added a teaspoon of cinnamon to the sugar mixture and it gave the almonds a wonderful flavor. I highly recommend trying this variation.


Virginia Spiliopoulou
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I was looking for a recipe for burnt sugar almonds that didn't require a candy thermometer. This recipe was perfect! The almonds turned out perfectly and they were so easy to make.


Faisso Baloch
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These almonds are so good, I can't stop eating them! I've already made two batches and I'm planning on making more soon.


lissa rwambo
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I've tried other recipes for burnt sugar almonds, but this one is by far the best. The almonds are perfectly coated in sugar and they have a wonderful flavor.


Vanessa Byrd
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I love that this recipe uses only a few simple ingredients. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.


Forget Slowly
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These almonds are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're so festive and delicious.


M irfan Ali
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I was a bit skeptical about making these almonds because I've never made candy before. But they turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Bahram Ali
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to follow and the almonds are always delicious.


Knawaja Freed
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I love the combination of sweet and crunchy in these almonds. They're the perfect snack to satisfy my sweet tooth.


Siya Rai
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These sugar-coated almonds are so addictive! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit.