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Orange Candied Almonds

Zesty Orange Candied Almonds for Irresistible Snacking

Delight in these Orange Candied Almonds, a crunchy, sweet, and zesty snack perfect for sharing or gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 ounces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 1 cup White Granulated Sugar Adjust quantity for sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt works well.
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest Substitute with lemon zest if desired.
  • 1 large Egg White Use juice and sugar syrup for eggless version.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice Bottled juice can be used.
For the Almonds
  • 2 cups Raw Almonds Can substitute with pecans or walnuts.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. In a bowl, combine white granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and orange zest.
  3. Whisk the egg white for about 1 minute until frothy, then stir in the fresh orange juice.
  4. Add the raw almonds into the egg white mixture and toss to coat.
  5. Pour the sugar mixture over the coated almonds and mix thoroughly.
  6. Spread the coated almonds on the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  7. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
  8. Allow the almonds to cool completely on the baking sheet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 55mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze.

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