Maple-Cinnamon Almonds

🥘 Ingredients

• blanched whole almonds
  1 lb
• butter
  3 Tbsp
• cinnamon
  1/2 tbsp
• crystallized sugar (optional)
  4 tbsp
• maple syrup
  4 tbsp
• salt
  1/4 tsp
• sugar
  2 Tbsp

🍳 Cookware

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

1. 1

   *Look for crystallized sugar where either gourmet coffees or cake decorating supplies are sold.
2. 2

   Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two 15 X 10 X 1-inch jelly-roll pans with foil .
3. 3

   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.

   maple syrup: 4 tbsp, butter: 3 Tbsp, sugar: 2 Tbsp, cinnamon: 1/2 tbsp, salt: 1/4 tsp, blanched whole almonds: 1 lb
4. 4

   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.
5. 5

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

   crystallized sugar (optional): 4 tbsp
6. 6

   Note: If almonds become tacky upon storing, place on baking sheet lined with foil. Bake at 325°F 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes ; cool.