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    Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds

    November 25, 2017 , Updated December 21, 2024 Maria 14 Comments

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    The mason jar of Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds spilled on a brown tablecloth.

    It’s a bit of a sticky situation in the beginning, but the kitchen smells absolutely amazing! I am, of course, referring to these Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds.

    A mason jar filled to the brim with Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds.

    Are you looking for an edible hostess gift that can easily be made in advance and is super simple to make?

    Look no further.

    Sugared almonds make the best hostess gifts! 

    Allow me to share one of my favorite foods to give to family and friends throughout the year, but especially during the festive holiday period.

    We begin by whipping some egg whites and incorporating the sugar and spices.

    The egg white and sugar and spice mixture is shown being mixed with the almonds.

    This very wet mixture then needs to be combined with the almonds. It is important that each individual almond is completely coated by this mixture. So flex those muscles and mix 😉

    Equally important is spreading this very sticky egg white almond mixture in a single layer on a large baking sheet because these almonds are going in the oven. You will have to wait one hour, but your patience will be rewarded with a crispy candied almond. During that one hour wait, it is important to stir the almonds every 15 minutes or so.

    The stirring will:

    • prevent the almonds from clumping together and
    • allow the mixture to properly dry out.

    The different stages of the process of the sugar crystallizing.

    You will begin to notice (and smell) that something amazing happens when the wet ingredients in this recipe slowly evaporate… the sugar begins to crystallize and before you know it, this crunchy cinnamon-flavored sugar crust adheres to your almonds. So don’t forget to stir them around because it really is key in order to obtain some crispy Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds.

    During the last few minutes of this process, you will notice that the sugar becomes very powdery. That is your cue to remove them from the oven because they are done.

    You have just created the perfect hostess gift… and just in time for the holidays!

    If you prefer, you can replace the almonds with pecans, walnuts or any other favorite nut.

    The mason jar of Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds spilled on a brown tablecloth.

    These Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds are great on their own, but here are other ways you can enjoy them:

    • they are a great addition to your holiday cookie platter (scattered about or placed in festive mini muffin baking cups);
    • coarsely chop up the almonds and use them as a garnish for desserts, ice cream, muffin tops or even pancakes;
    • add a few to your favorite salads, yogurt, or even cereal bowls for an extra crunch!

    Another picture of the mason jar of Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds spilled on a brown tablecloth.

    Recipe origins

    My  “aha” moment happened decades ago when a friend of mine, Anna Maria, gifted me a beautifully decorated mason jar filled with these sugar almonds. 

    Naturally, I asked her for the recipe, but I remember thinking what a great idea this was.  Since then, I have always included these candied nuts as part of my holiday baking marathon.

    This holiday baking marathon of mine always begins with biscotti that freeze well and special treats… just like these sugar roasted almonds.

    Have you started baking for the holidays?

    Would love to hear about your special recipes!

    THANKS SO MUCH for following and being part of the She Loves Biscotti community where you will find Simple & Tasty Family-Friendly Recipes with an Italian Twist.

    And if you are new here, welcome! You may want to sign up for my weekly e-mail newsletter. You can unsubscribe any time you want.

    Ciao for now,

    Maria 

    ★★★★★ If you have made these sugar-coated almonds, I would love to hear about it in the comments below and be sure to rate the recipe!

    Recipe

    Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds are shown coming out of a jar which has been laid on its side.

    Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds

    These Oven Roasted Sugar Almonds make perfect hostess gifts. Easy to prepare and can be made well ahead of the Christmas rush.
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 50 servings
    Calories: 131kcal
    Author: Maria Vannelli RD
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    Ingredients

    • 2 egg whites room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1½ teaspoons salt
    • 6 cups raw almonds with the skin

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 250℉.
    • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites on medium speed until you reach the soft peak stage (2-3 minutes).
    • Continue beating while adding water and vanilla extract.
    • Gradually add the sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir until combined.
    • Combine this sugar mixture with the almonds.
    • Ensure almonds are completely coated with this mixture.
    • Spread on a baking sheet. Almonds should be in a single layer.
    • Bake for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so.
    • Allow to cool before storing.
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    Notes

    You can also substitute 1 cup of the granulated sugar with 1 cup of brown sugar.
    You can use any kind of nut to make this recipe.
     
    Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving (2 tablespoons) | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    This sugared almonds post was originally published on November 27, 2014. Updated on November 25, 2017.

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    Maria Vannelli is a retired dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

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    Comments

    1. Denise

      October 19, 2024 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      I made these as a dessert for my nephew at Christmas. Everyone brings something. My nephew had one out of the jar & took the jar & his it. He wanted them all to himself. Now he just returns the jar when he wants more. So good & glad I get to give them away. Less for me to eat

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      • Maria

        October 21, 2024 at 11:03 am

        How wonderful! Thanks for sharing Denise!

        Reply
    2. Alison

      December 14, 2019 at 3:29 pm

      How long with these stay crispy after you make them? Do they start to soften up/get sticky after a few days or will they stay crunchy for a while? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Maria

        December 14, 2019 at 4:03 pm

        I have kept these in a glass mason jar at room temperature for over a month and they stay crispy and crunchy. Great question! Thanks for stopping by Alison.

        Reply
    3. Patricia A Morette

      July 23, 2018 at 5:33 pm

      My almonds are cooked on the stove until fragrant then you set them aside. You mix honey, sugar, cinnamon and salt together and put it in the pan, stirring the mixture that add the almonds and coat well with the mixture. Then pour them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Let cool for 10 minutes and separate them.
      They are sticky and I want to package them for favors. What do I do so they will not stick to one another when I package them.?

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      • Maria

        July 23, 2018 at 5:42 pm

        Hi Patricia, the almonds are not cooked on the stove… the egg white mixture is mixed with the almonds and then baked for an hour in the oven. As they bake they will get hard and separate but you need to stir them around and break them up every 15 minutes or so. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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    4. Susie

      November 27, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      Do you mean blanched almonds or the ones still in their skins?

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      • Maria

        November 27, 2017 at 4:37 pm

        Hi Susie, I use the almonds with the skin on. Thanks for stopping by 🙂

        Reply
    5. Ron

      November 25, 2017 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      Will make them on Sunday. Only 1 change – use coconit sugar instead of white. G index is 35 isteard of 100 for white sugar. = eat more – less calories. Yum.

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      • Maria

        November 25, 2017 at 3:23 pm

        Great idea! Would love to hear if you need to change the bake time. Great comment, thanks Ron 🙂

        Reply
    6. Phyllis

      November 25, 2017 at 11:01 am

      Hi Maria

      I will definitely make these for my cookie platter.
      Next year I will make these for my friends as we exchange a homemade Christmas gift each Christmas at a potluck dinner. This year I resorted to assembling different tea in a holiday tin. I wish I had a way of adding honey on stick but haven’t been successful in finding.

      Thanks for your recipes. I am so happy I stumbled upon your site you have no idea!!!!!

      Phyllis

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      • Maria

        November 25, 2017 at 11:07 am

        Thank you so much Phyllis, I am also glad you stumbled upon this site 🙂 I will check and see if I have a recipe for honey on a stick. Have a great week-end ♥♥♥

        Reply
    7. Jan

      July 14, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      what about already roasted almonds?

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      • Maria

        July 14, 2016 at 10:15 pm

        Hi Jan, I think that if the almonds are already roasted, they might give off a burnt taste since it takes about an hour for the sugar to caramelize. Appreciate your comment, thanks 🙂

        Reply

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