Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Cinnamon Roasted Almonds



I got this recipe from one of my all time favorite cooking blogs, The Sisters' Cafe, and have now made 2 batches and am planning to make a third for a ladies meeting I have next week. These are also going in the Christmas goody bags I give to family and friends! Super easy and delicious! Note: the recipe says to use 4 cups of almonds, but the almonds I bought came in a 3 cup bag - so mine are a little extra crunchy - SO good - I highly recommend it!

BEFORE going into the oven

Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

Makes 4 cups (16, 1/4 cup servings)
Active time:  7 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes (until they're cool enough to eat!)

What you'll need:

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups whole almonds
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon

What you'll do:

  • Preheat oven to 250.
  • Beat egg white until frothy, add vanilla and beat until thick.
  • Add almonds and mix until entirely coated.
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt together and add to almonds and stir until well coated.
  • Spread almonds on a parchment paper lined baking sheet/pan - a jelly roll pan is best, if you have one
  • Bake for 1 hour stir after 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per 1/4 cup serving):
Calories 257 (Calories from fat 159); Total Fat 18g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 77mg; Potassium 257mg; Total Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 5g); Sugars 14g; Protein 8g; Vitamins/Minerals - Vitamin A 1 IU; Vitamin C 0mg; Calcium 98mg; Iron 1mg; Folate 18mcg

1 comment: