Trader Joe's Candied Pecans Recipe
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 202 | Calories |
| 12g | Fat |
| 21g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 12 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 202 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 12g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 115mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 18g | |
| Protein 5g | |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 62mg | 5% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 164mg | 3% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
These simple, sweetened almonds can be used to top sweet or savory dishes. This delicious and easy-to-make treat won't disappoint.
A sweet and crunchy mouthful when coated with sugar, these candied almonds have the right amount of sweetness and bite. Delicious on their own, these sugary nuts can be covered in dark or white chocolate, be the filling for truffles or fudge, or become beautiful decorations for cupcakes, cakes, tarts, and pies. Incorporate them in homemade candy bars or homemade granola, use them as toppings for yogurt parfaits or ice cream bars, or chop them into your morning oatmeal. Use them instead of croutons in fresh salads or serve them on a cheese platter. These almonds are as versatile as they are delicious.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week, checking that they are dry before placing them in—they might start to get a bit sticky after a few days, so the sooner you consume them the better.
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1/2 cup water
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 cups whole almonds, preferably raw
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Gather the ingredients.
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Place a silicone mat on top of a cookie sheet or baking pan, or line it with tin foil and spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Set the baking sheet aside.
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In a medium nonstick saucepan, combine the water and sugar and place the pan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring the mixture to a boil.
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Once the sugar syrup is boiling, add the almonds and reduce the heat to medium. Stir frequently until the sugar crystallizes around the almonds—this should take about 5 to 8 minutes.
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When the sugar crystallizes, it will probably become difficult to stir, but continue stirring at your best. Eventually, the sugar will start to re-melt, and it will caramelize, turning a deep golden brown color. At this stage, the liquid caramel will coat the almonds.
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Once the sugar is caramelized and completely liquid, pour the almond mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a fork to separate the nuts while the sugar is still liquid.
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Let the almonds set at room temperature until they're cool and hard. Once the almonds are set, break them apart and serve!
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Enjoy!
How to Use Candied Almonds in Other Dishes
Use glazed almonds in savory and sweet dishes to add a sweet crunch and delightfully nutty flavor. Here are a few ideas:
- Top salads, cheesy risottos, or creamy chicken preparations.
- Mix 1 cup of candied almonds with 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of pepitas, 1/2 cup of tart cherries, and 1/2 cup of raisins to make your own trail mix.
- Make tea sandwiches mixing 1 cup of mascarpone with 1/2 cup of chopped glazed almonds and 1 or 2 tablespoons of honey. Spread some of the mascarpone mixture on white sandwich bread and top with another slice of bread. Cut off the crust and cut little square sandwiches.
- Top cupcakes, tarts, or cakes. Put them on at the last minute since the moisture from frosting or other elements might cause the nuts to get sticky and the caramel coating to liquefy.
Add-Ons for Fragrant Almonds
- Adding a teaspoon of citrus zest, rose water, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, orange blossom, ground ginger, or ground nutmeg to the syrup provides a fragrant variation.
- Use flaked coconut, chili flakes, or Himalayan pink salt on top of the sugary coat once the almonds are drying for a flavorful and unusual sweet and salty treat.
- Replace 2 ounces of the total amount of water in the recipe for Bourbon, whiskey, rum, or any liquor of your liking for an adult version with a kick.
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Trader Joe's Candied Pecans Recipe
Source: https://www.thespruceeats.com/glazed-almonds-521168
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