These sugar and spice crusted almonds are quick, easy to make and utterly addicting. I dare you to eat just one. They will make your house smell like a German Christmas Market.
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time12minutes
Total Time17minutes
AuthorThe Kitchen Maus
Ingredients
2cupsof Raw Almonds
1/2cupof Water
1cupof Sugar
1 1/2teaspoonsof Vanilla Sugar
2teaspoonsof Lebkuchen Spice
Lebkuchen Spice Blend
1tablespoon+ 3/4 teaspoon of Cinnamon
1teaspoonof Ground Cloves
1/4teaspoonof Ground Allspice
1/4teaspoonof Coriander
1/4teaspoonof Cardamon
1/4teaspoonof Ground Ginger
1/4teaspoonof Ground Anise Seed
1/8teaspoonof Ground Mace
1/8teaspoonof Nutmeg
Equipment
A large Stainless steel panI use a 10"
Parchment paper
Cookie sheet
Instructions
Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Mix sugar, vanilla sugar and Lebkuchen spice blend.
Add water and sugar mix to your pan. Set on medium heat to bring to a boil. We want bubbles over the entire surface before adding almonds. Once boiling, add almonds and stir frequently to evenly coat for 8 - 10 minutes. In the last 2 minutes, the water will have evaporated and sugar mix turned powdery. Stir continuously until the sugar mix starts to melt and glaze the almonds. Remove from heat and pour onto the parchment paper lined cookie sheet. With two forks, separate any almonds sticking together. Let cool for 5 - 7 minutes and then enjoy!
Recipe Notes
For a more traditional version, sub the Lebkuchen spice mix for 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. If you can't find ground anise seed, you can grind your own with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.