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Stovetop cinnamon sugar candied almonds in a white bowl; with more candied almonds in a glass jar in the background.

Easy Cinnamon Sugar Candied Almonds

Chrysti Benner
Easy cinnamon sugar candied almonds take less than ten minutes to make on the stove top. They're an addictive snack and also make a lovely holiday gift!
4.42 from 34 votes
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Course Appetizer, Desserts, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 608 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups whole almonds (or nut of choice)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a sheet of wax paper or parchment for cooling nuts.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cinnamon, and water. Over medium-high heat, bring mixture to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add nuts and stir continuously for about 3-5 minutes. Mixture will bubble and thicken to a syrup-like consistency.
  • Continue stirring until most of the liquid in the pan has evaporated, but the nuts still look a little wet. Quickly transfer nuts to wax paper or parchment and spread them out to cool.
  • The sugar will quickly crystallize on the nuts as they cool. Allow to cool completely before eating.

Notes

  • I most often use whole almonds, but you could certainly change it up. You could definitely substitute pecan halves or whatever nut you prefer. 
  • You could also use sliced almonds or chopped pecans if you want to make a yummy, crunchy salad topping.
  • These make delicious handmade Christmas gifts! Scoop some into a jar and tie with a pretty ribbon and you're set. Perfect for neighbors, coworkers, teachers (but check first to find out if the school or class is nut-free due to allergies), etc.
  • I use unsalted nuts, but you could always use salted if you want to go for the salty-sweet combo.
  • Candied nuts make a great snack, but they're also delicious on top of a salad, sprinkled on ice cream, or mixed into yogurt.
  • Makes approx. 2.5-3 cups of candied almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 608kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 15gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 9gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 3mg
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