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German Gebrannte Mandeln (German Cinnamon Roasted Almonds)
German Gebrannte Mandeln
From the blogger: "These German Gebrannte Mandeln (almonds roasted in cinnamon and sugar) taste just like what you’d find at a German Christmas Market! They’re quick and pretty easy to make on your stove at home. Whether you miss the German Christmas markets or just want to make something new, try these almonds. You’ll love them! Gebrannte Mandeln literally mean burned almonds (or burnt almonds) but they are anything but burned. These cinnamon roasted almonds not only taste delicious, they make your house smell so good. Make a batch for snacking during a holiday game night, add some to a cheese board or bring a bowl to a holiday party. If you’re looking for a vegan, gluten free or egg free holiday treat, this is a good one! Or scoop these cinnamon almonds into cute boxes, jars or paper cones to give as delicious holiday gifts! "
Yields2 cups
Preparation Time5 min
Cooking Time10 min
Cooking MethodNo Bake
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups raw, whole almonds
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Heat water, cinnamon, and 1 cup [198g] sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously. Bring to a boil.
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Add almonds. Turn temp up a bit if needed to keep water simmering. Stir continuously until the water has boiled out and the almonds look dry and fuzzy.
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Turn the heat down to just below medium and keep stirring until the sugar has melted and almonds are shiny and are evenly coated.
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Turn heat down to low. Add the rest of the sugar and the vanilla sugar. Stir until the sugar has melted and almonds are evenly coated with clumps of sugar.
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Carefully transfer almonds to a lined baking tray. Work quickly to spread out the almonds and separate the clumps. Use a wooden spoon to do this - not your fingers (you'll burn yourself)! Let almonds cool a bit. Once cool to the touch you can break up more clumps if needed.
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Store in an airtight container.
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