Vanilla Sugared Almonds

Name: Vanilla Sugared Almonds
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 2 cups whole blanched or natural almonds; 1/4 cup turbinado sugar (such as Sugar In The Raw(R))

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 cups whole blanched or natural almonds
1/4 cup turbinado sugar (such as Sugar In The Raw(R))

Directions

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Preheat the oven to 225°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar, water, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves, 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Spread the almond mixture in a single layer onto prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool slightly and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the turbinado sugar and toss to coat. Cool completely while stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition information per serving for 8 servings:
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Calories 270, Cholesterol < 5 mg, Total Fat 20 g, Fiber 4 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Calcium 98 mg, Monounsaturated Fat 12 g, Magnesium 102 mg, Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g, Potassium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Sodium 160 mg, Protein 8 g, Vitamin E 4 mg*
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* Total Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents