Maple-Cinnamon Almonds

Serves	Total Time
3.5 cups	40 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1 lb blanched whole almonds
• 0.25 cup crystallized sugar (optional)

Cookware

• 1 15 X 10 X 1-inch jelly-roll pans
• 1 foil
• 1 heavy medium saucepan
• 1 wooden spoon

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two 15 X 10 X 1-inch jelly-roll pans with foil.

Step 2

Combine maple syrup, butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Boil 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in blanched whole almonds with wooden spoon, tossing to coat evenly.

Step 3

Spread almond mixture in single layer in one prepared pan. Bake about 40 minutes or until almonds are crisp and dry, stirring every 15 minutes.

Step 4

Immediately transfer almonds to remaining prepared pan; sprinkle evenly with crystallized sugar (optional). Cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Source

• Favorite Brand Name: Gifts From the Christmas Kitchen

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