Caramelized Almonds

Caramelized Almonds
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2 Reviews
Caramelized almonds make a great snack or a crunchy salad topping.
05 min
Prep Time
20 min
Total Time
1 cup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons
Land O Lakes® Butter
1 cup
slivered almonds
6 tablespoons
sugar

Directions

  1. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add almonds and 4 tablespoonssugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 4-5 minutes or until sugar melts and nuts are golden brown. (Watch closely to prevent burning.) Remove from heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoonssugar.
  2. Quickly spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Break clusters of nuts into pieces. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.

Recipe Tips

Almonds brown quickly even after cooking if left in skillet. Therefore, it is important to cool them immediately on waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts (2 tablespoons)

Calories
140
Cholesterol
10mg
Carbohydrates
12g
Protein
3g
Fat
10g
Sodium
25mg
Dietary Fiber
2g

Recipe Comments and Reviews

Rating

Best recipe and SO SIMPLE. I put these in salads, Waldorf included. My family likes them better than walnuts. Yum... !

Posted November 24, 2015 by Kate

Rating

quick and easy. follow instructions precise and you will have no issue. for added kick try 1/4 tsp of thyme and 1/4 tsp ground red pepper

Posted May 05, 2013 by Greg

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