Iced Almonds
Yield
2 3/4 cupsPrep
20 minCook
10 minReady
30 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ | cups |
almonds
whole, blanched |
*
|
| 1 | x |
pecan halves
or walnut halves or cashews, as desired |
*
|
| ½ | cup |
sugar
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
butter
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
vanilla extract
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | ml |
almonds
whole, blanched |
*
|
| 1 | x |
pecan halves
or walnut halves or cashews, as desired |
*
|
| 118 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
vanilla extract
|
|
Directions
Line a baking sheet with foil.
Butter the foil, and set aside. In a heavy 8-inch skillet, combine nuts, sugar, and butter.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 9 minutes or until sugar melts and turns a rich brown color.
Watch out for splatters. Removefrom heat.
Immediately stir in vanilla. Spread mixture onto the baking sheet.
Cool completely. Break into small clusters. Store tightly covered.
Makes 2 ¾ cups
