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Orange Candied Almonds

Sweet, crunchy and citrusy, these orange candied almonds are the perfect festive snack to make, enjoy and share during the holidays!
5 from 1 vote
Enozia Vakil
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cool Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups almonds raw and unsalted
  • 1 egg white
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 orange juiced and zested
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the egg white and orange juice to a bowl and whisk for about 1 minute until lightly frothy.
  • Add the almonds, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla, orange zest, and salt.
  • Mix thoroughly until all the almonds are evenly coated.
  • Spread the coated almonds onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
  • Bake for about 1 hour at 250°F, until the coating is dry and the almonds are fragrant and crunchy.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the almonds to cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Once cooled and crisp, break apart any clusters and serve or transfer to an airtight container.

Notes

  • The almonds will continue to crisp as they cool.
  • Make sure they are completely cool before storing.
  • Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
  • Fresh orange zest gives the best citrus flavor.
  • If your almonds form clusters while baking, simply break them apart once cooled.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 11gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 399mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 2mg
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