One of the best smells in the whole world is the aroma of cinnamon roasted nuts. I associate it strongly with fairs and carnivals, and with wandering around with a little paper cone of nuts in my hand, trying not to devour the pricey little treat too quickly.
Fortunately for me (and for you), cinnamon-roasting your own almonds at home is easy, inexpensive, and just as delicious as the ones you can buy at fairs and carnivals. I have even given glass jars of cinnamon-roasted almonds as very successful (and budget-friendly at $3.64 per batch) gifts on several occasions. People never fail to be impressed and delighted with this tasty treat! If you are interested in more creative ways to save on gift giving, visit our post here!
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Recipe:
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
Sweet, savory, and crunchy. The perfect thrifty gift, or a great homemade treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups natural almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar (white sugar)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Heat a large frying pan on medium heat.
- Add water, sugar, and cinnamon to the frying pan. Mix it thoroughly and wait for it to come to a low boil.
- Add the almonds and stir slowly and constantly in a circular motion. Scrape the sides of the frying pan to keep the sugar from building up.
- When the water/sugar mixture begins to form a thick syrup, remove the pan from heat and pour the almonds onto the baking sheet. (Note: It is hard to gauge when to remove the almonds. If the sugar starts to form granules, take it off the heat immediately).
- Allow the almonds to cool for 15 minutes before enjoying.
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Oh, la, la do these sound so wonderful! I would have never guessed how inexpensive they are, too!
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Thanks! Definitely worth a try! They are super easy and a bit addictive. 🙂
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These look SO good!
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They are a little too good, and they make the house smell SO delicious!
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