Description
Delicious and crunchy Maple Cinnamon Almonds made by coating raw whole almonds in a sweet maple syrup and cinnamon mixture, then cooking them until perfectly toasted and crisp. A naturally vegan and gluten-free snack that's quick to prepare and full of warm autumn flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup raw whole almonds
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large nonstick skillet, combine the maple syrup, raw almonds, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Stir well to ensure the almonds are evenly coated with the maple syrup mixture.
- Cook the Almonds: Place the skillet over medium heat and stir the almonds continuously for 12 minutes, or until the maple syrup liquid evaporates and the coating turns powdery. The almonds should emit a warm cinnamon and toasty aroma with a fine, dusty maple layer visible on them.
- Spread to Cool: Once the liquid is fully evaporated and almonds look toasted, remove the skillet from heat and spread the almonds out on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Cool Completely: Let the almonds cool completely on the baking sheet. This step allows the coating to set firmly and the almonds to crisp up, enhancing their texture.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy the cooled almonds immediately as a sweet snack, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze the almonds for up to 2 months.
Notes
- These almonds are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, providing a healthier alternative to traditional sugary candied nuts.
- The recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences.
- Stir constantly during cooking to avoid burning the syrup or almonds.
- Allowing the almonds to cool completely is essential to achieve the best crunchy texture.
- For added variety, try substituting almonds with other nuts like pecans or walnuts using the same method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons almonds
- Calories: 126 kcal
- Sugar: 6.1 g
- Sodium: 271 mg
- Fat: 8.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.8 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
