Description
A sweet and crunchy snack made with almonds and orange zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, orange zest, and salt. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
- Add almonds to the saucepan and stir to coat.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens.
- Spread almonds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Try adding cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Make sure to monitor the almonds while baking to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Orange Candied Almonds, Sweet Snack, Almonds, Candy, Dessert