Description
This Irresistibly Easy Warm Spice Sweet Crunch Almonds recipe delivers a perfect blend of sweet and warm spices, offering a crunchy, delightful snack that’s simple to make. Featuring toasted almonds coated in cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar with a hint of vanilla, this recipe can be easily adapted for vegan diets and makes an ideal treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Almonds
- 2 cups Raw Almonds (Substitute with walnuts or pecans for a twist)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large Egg White (Aquafaba works as a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Opt for pure vanilla for best flavor)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (Coconut sugar is a healthier alternative)
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon (Essential for warm flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (Allspice can be used as a substitute)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Balances the sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to prepare for slow roasting the almonds gently and evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy, then stir in the vanilla extract to combine thoroughly.
- Coat Almonds: Add the raw almonds to the egg white and vanilla mixture. Stir well to ensure each almond is evenly coated with the wet mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- Coat with Sugar-Spice Mix: Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the coated almonds, tossing continuously to get an even, sticky layer all over the nuts.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat, and spread the coated almonds in a single layer to avoid clumping during roasting.
- Bake Almonds: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Cool Down: Remove from oven and let the almonds cool completely on the baking sheet; they will harden and get their characteristic crunch as they cool.
- Serve or Store: Once cooled, transfer the warm spice sweet crunch almonds to an airtight container. They can be served immediately or stored to enjoy later as a crunchy snack.
Notes
- You can substitute raw almonds with walnuts or pecans for a different flavor profile.
- For a vegan option, replace egg white with aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas).
- Pure vanilla extract enhances flavor more than imitation vanilla.
- Coconut sugar can be used instead of brown sugar for a healthier alternative.
- Make sure to stir almonds during baking periodically to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
