Make a bag of these easy candied almonds for your favorite people this holiday season and watch them oooohh and ahhhhh over it! There is something about adding homemade goods to your gift guide. That personal touch beats any store-bought goods especially if it is this delicious.
WHAT NUTS TO USE
These treats can be made with most nuts. So think, cashews, peanuts, walnuts , pecans, you name it.
We roasted some peanuts and made these favorite from Cameroon.
You can roast your nuts or use store bought nuts . This is also a way to revive all those back of the pantry nuts you abandoned a long time ago.
Whether you are gifting a jar or bag these easy candied almonds this holiday season or any other time of the year, this one sure will be pleasing. Enjoy and don’t forget to share what else you’ve been enjoying from the Afrovitalityeats kitchen.
EASY CANDIED ALMONDS
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted almonds
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Combine water and sugar into a large skillet and the cinnamon stick and star anise. Bring to a boil.1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick
- Once sugar is completely dissolved, add in vanilla, and roasted almonds. Stir and let simmer1/2 tsp vanilla, 2 cups roasted almonds
- Continue to simmer on medium until sugar starts to crystalize.
- Cook for a few more seconds, ensuring sugar does not caramelize.
- Transfer unto a parchment paper and let cool for 3-5 minutes
- Enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container
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