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Orange Candied Almonds Recipe

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These Orange Candied Almonds are a delightful sweet and citrusy treat, perfect for snacking or gifting. Coated with a mixture of white and brown sugar, fragrant orange zest, and fresh orange juice, these crunchy almonds are slowly baked to achieve a perfectly caramelized coating with a subtle hint of citrus.

Ingredients

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Orange Sugar Coating

  • ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (tightly packed)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Zest from 1 orange

Almond Mixture

  • 1 egg white
  • 1½ tsp fresh orange juice
  • 2 cups raw almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet generously with foil or parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Prepare Sugar Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, salt, and fresh orange zest. Stir well to evenly distribute the zest throughout the sugar mixture, then set aside.
  3. Whisk Egg White and Orange Juice: In a large bowl, whisk the egg white until it becomes frothy, which should take about one minute. Then, whisk in the fresh orange juice to create a sticky coating for the almonds.
  4. Coat Almonds: Add the raw almonds to the egg white mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure all nuts are coated evenly with the frothy liquid.
  5. Add Sugar Mixture: Sprinkle the prepared sugar and zest mixture over the coated almonds, then mix well until all almonds are completely covered with the sugar mixture.
  6. Bake Almonds: Spread the coated almonds evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even caramelization.
  7. Cool Completely: Remove the almonds from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet so the candied coating hardens and becomes crunchy.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange zest and juice for the best citrus flavor.
  • Stirring every 20 minutes during baking prevents the almonds from sticking and ensures even caramelization.
  • Store cooled candied almonds in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crunchy.
  • You can substitute raw almonds with other nuts, such as pecans or cashews, if desired.

Keywords: orange candied almonds, candied nuts, citrus almonds, sweet snack, homemade nuts

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