Cinnamon Roasted Almonds (Printable)

Sweet, spiced almonds coated with cinnamon and sugar, roasted to golden perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups raw whole almonds

→ Spices & Sweeteners

02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Binding

07 - 1 large egg white
08 - 1 tablespoon water

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and water until frothy but not stiff.
03 - Add raw almonds to the bowl and toss to thoroughly coat with the egg white mixture.
04 - Combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg if using, and sea salt in a separate small bowl.
05 - Sprinkle the sugar-spice blend over the coated almonds and stir until evenly covered.
06 - Stir in the vanilla extract to the coated almonds for added flavor.
07 - Spread almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even roasting until almonds are golden and fragrant.
09 - Remove from oven and let almonds cool completely on the baking sheet to allow the coating to crisp.
10 - Store cooled almonds in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sugar coating turns glassy and crisp as it cools, creating a satisfying crunch that keeps you reaching back into the bowl.
  • You only stir every ten minutes, so the oven does most of the work while you drink your coffee or organize that junk drawer.
  • They're the kind of gift people actually remember because they taste homemade without the pretense of a complicated recipe.
02 -
  • Don't skip the stirring every 10 minutes, or the almonds on the edges will char while the ones in the middle stay pale and soft.
  • The almonds will feel sticky and soft when they come out of the oven but will crisp up completely as they cool at room temperature—this transformation is normal and essential.
03 -
  • Keep your spatula wet with a little water as you stir so the coating doesn't stick and tear off the almonds.
  • If you're making these as gifts, package them while still in their container for that fresh-made appeal, and they'll stay crisper longer sealed than displayed.
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