Cinnamon Glazed Almonds
This easy recipe delivers a sweet and healthy snack.
Recipe Details
Servings: 8 servings (¼ cup per serving)
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces (about 1½ cups) blanched whole almonds
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease foil. Set aside
- In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, allspice, salt and cayenne; set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine almonds, sugar and butter. Cook, stirring, over medium heat about 10 minutes, or until sugar melts and turns a rich brown color. Remove from heat and immediately stir in spice mixture. Quickly spread almonds on prepared pan. Let cool completely, then break into small clusters.
Notes
Store in a tightly covered container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 239kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 96mg, Potassium: 213mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 103IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 83mg, Iron: 1mg