Spiced Candied Almonds

Name: Spiced Candied Almonds
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 946 milliliters almonds; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 4 servings Peanut or canola oil; 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 Tbsp cocoa powder; 237 milliliters confectioners sugar, sifted and divided; 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 pinch Pinch salt, or more to taste

Spiced Candied Almonds requires around 35 minutes from start to finish. One portion of this dish contains around 31g of protein, 85g of fat, and a total of 1067 calories. For $2.75 per serving, you get a hor d'oeuvre that serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet. Head to the store and pick up cocoa powder, pepper, ground cinnamon, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat about 1-inch of oil to 350 degrees F.

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Frying Pan

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

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Water

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Pot

Add almonds and blanch for 30 seconds.

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Almonds

Drain and transfer nuts to a medium bowl. While nuts are still hot and slightly wet, add 1 cup sugar and toss to coat nuts. Stir and toss until all the sugar has melted into the nuts; if bits of un-melted sugar remain on the nuts, they will not fry properly.

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Nuts

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Stir the nuts again before frying. Using a large slotted spoon, transfer a few nuts to the hot oil, allowing the foam to subside before adding another spoonful. (Otherwise, the oil could foam over and burn you.) Fry in small batches until the nuts are medium brown, about 45 seconds; be careful not to overcook. Scatter on an unlined baking sheet to cool slightly.

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In a small bowl, stir together cayenne, cinnamon, cocoa, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, a pinch of salt, and pepper.

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Ground Cayenne Pepper

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Cocoa Powder

Sugar

Salt

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While the nuts are still warm, transfer them to a bowl and sprinkle evenly with about half of the spice mix. Toss well to distribute the spices and then taste a nut.

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Seasoning Mix

Spices

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Add more spice mix, to taste, and toss well after each addition. When cool, pack in an airtight jar. They will keep at room temperature for at least 2 weeks.

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