Gebrannte Mandeln (German Candied Almonds )
Classic German candied almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln) coated in caramelized sugar and cinnamon for a crunchy, sweet holiday or fairground snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 cups
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a heavy skillet, combine sugar, cinnamon, and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then add almonds and stir constantly as the sugar crystallizes.
- Continue stirring as the sugar re-liquefies and coats the almonds evenly.
- Cook until the almonds are glossy and fully coated in caramelized sugar.
- Transfer almonds onto parchment paper or a silicone mat, spreading them out to cool and harden.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- If almonds soften, re-crisp briefly in a 250°F (120°C) oven for a few minutes.
- Raw almonds are best roasted almonds may burn during caramelization.
- Stir constantly to prevent burning and ensure even coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
