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Maple cinnamon almonds in a white bowl.

Maple Cinnamon Almonds

5 from 2 votes
Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life
These crunchy candied almonds are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. They're a delicious, healthier take on classic cinnamon almonds! (Naturally vegan & gluten-free)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Servings: 1.5 cups candied almonds
Calories: 126kcal

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. In a large nonstick skillet, combine maple syrup, almonds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine, until the almonds are evenly coated in the maple syrup mixture.
  • Cook. Stir the almonds over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or so, until the liquid from the maple syrup has evaporated and the mixture starts to take on a powdery appearance. The nuts should smell cinnamon-y and toasty, with a thin, fine layer of the powdery maple layer left.
  • Spread. When there is NO more liquid left in the pan and the almonds look toasted, remove them from the heat and spread out on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Cool. Let the almonds cool COMPLETELY before serving for best results. You really want to let the coating set and give the almonds time to crisp up even more.
  • Serve & Store. Enjoy cooled almonds right away, or store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. (OR, freeze up to 2 months)

Notes

  • Almonds. Be sure to start with whole, RAW almonds (since we'll toast them in the oven!)
  • Why Didn't My Almonds Get Crisp? The most common mistake is not evaporating all the liquid from the maple syrup, so start by making sure that you evaporated ALL The liquid and that the maple cinnamon mixture looks powdery. If you live in a humid climate, or your nuts still aren't as crispy as you like, you can pop them in the oven at 350 for 3-5 minutes to crisp up a bit more.
  • COOL Before Storing. The other mistake I sometimes see is that people transfer the cinnamon maple almonds to a jar or container while they're still warm. This ruins the crispiness, since they'll steam and soften. Let the almonds cool ALL the way before storing!
  • Can I Roast Maple Cinnamon Almonds In The Oven Instead? You bet! Mix them up in a bowl, spread out on a parchment paper lined baking tray and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or so. (This is a great way to go if you're making a double batch or triple batch! Just make sure they're spread out in a single layer, and not packed too close together, to allow for plenty of air circulation.)

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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: maple candied almonds, maple cinnamon almonds

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons Almonds | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.8g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 8.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 271.1mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 6.1g | Calcium: 58.1mg

Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.

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