Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Candied Almonds
These vegan Cinnamon Sugar Candied Almonds are the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they're the perfect fall snack!
Equipment
- Large baking sheet (or other flat surface)
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw almonds
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar*
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the sugar, water, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt into a high-walled sauté pan. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, add the almonds and lower the mixture to a simmer. Simmer until all of the water has evaporated and the sugar has crystallized.
- Lay the almonds out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them cool 10-15 minutes for maximum crunch.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*A note about granulated sugar: Not all granulated sugar is vegan, make sure to choose a USDA Organic variety to ensure it is not processed with bone char, an animal ingredient.
- Not Vegan? Add 1 tbsp butter to the mixture before bringing it to a boil.
- Gluten-Free? This recipe is all set for you!
- Oil-Free? This recipe does not contain any added oils when made as suggested.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3.2gFat: 8gSugar: 13g
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