Cinnamon Roasted Almonds Recipe - Just 3 Ingredients! (2024)

This easy cinnamon roasted almonds recipe requires only 3 ingredients and is ready in less than 15 minutes! Makes the perfect Christmas gifts for friends and family, co-workers, and neighbors! Comes with 4 free gift tags!

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A sweet, crunchy treat with the perfect mix of sugar and cinnamon - these roasted almonds are a wonderful gifts for the holidays, or great to snack on any time of year!

Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

The smell of cinnamon is thick in the air... you start to look around for the source and your eyes fall on the cinnamon roasted almonds vendor. You slowly make your way towards the booth, trying to control the amount of saliva forming as you think about devouring the delicious morsels in front of you (you fail, of course).

You place your order and pay the outrageous fee for the sweet and crunchy treat and move along to enjoy your prize in peace.

We've all been there. Whether it's at a state fair, county fair, a renaissance festival, or even an antique show, you can hardly go anywhere without encountering cinnamon roasted almonds!

After paying over $15 for less than a cup of nuts at one fateful antique show I came home determined to figure out how to make my own.

Turns out making your own cinnamon roasted almonds at home is easy and WAY cheaper than you might think!

Step One:

Wash and prep your almonds.

While this step is optional, for me it's a must since without it your almonds may be a little gritty!

Prep a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper for the hot almonds when they are ready!

Step Two:

Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon in a large skillet or pot and bring to a boil.

Add almonds and stir well.

Step Three:

Continue stirring constantly until the sugar turns powdery. This may take about 10-15 minutes.

Transfer the almonds immediately to the parchment lined baking tray.

They will being to harden very quickly, so act fast!!

Step Four:

You can eat them as soon as they aren't boiling hot, but they won't be crunchy yet.

Allow the cinnamon roasted almonds to cool fully before storing or packing into gift boxes.

NOTE: If you find that your almonds are not as crunchy as you'd like, place the baking tray in the oven at 250° for an hour. Remove a few almonds and let them cool a bit to test.

Continue until the nuts are as crisp as you'd like!

Step Five (for gift giving):

If you're planing to gift these delicious cinnamon almonds, I have a few gift tags available below for you to use!

We printed a bunch of tags, then cut them and placed them on these craft paper treat boxes for an easy gift!

I would recommend putting some tissue in the box before you add the almonds. Just one sheet of tissue paper like a liner helps to keep the oil on the almonds from causing grease spots on the boxes.

Check out this quick video of the process and then print the recipe below!

Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

4 from 7 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

Servings: 5 cups

Ingredients

4 Cups Almonds
2 Cups Sugar
1 Cup Water
1 Tbsp Cinnamon

Instructions

Add sugar, water, and cinnamon to a skillet. Bring to a boil and stir to combine.
Add almonds and reduce heat to medium. Stir constantly.
Once sugar looks powdery on almonds, remove from heat and immediately transfer to a lined baking sheet.
Let cool (if you can) and enjoy!
Store in an air tight container and eat within 2 months.

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Cinnamon Roasted Almonds Recipe - Just 3 Ingredients! (2024)

FAQs

Do almonds need to be soaked before roasting? ›

Soaking almonds may improve their digestibility and increase the absorption of some nutrients. You may also simply prefer the taste and texture. Yet, you don't have to soak these nuts to enjoy their health benefits.

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Are roasted almonds still healthy? ›

Both raw and roasted nuts can be a healthy addition to most diets. Both types are a good source of beneficial nutrients such as Vitamin E, manganese, and omega-3 and 6 fatty acids.

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Do I need to toast almonds before baking? ›

Toasting raw almonds in particular, and all raw nuts general, usually falls under the “optional but recommended” category. Like trussing a chicken or browning a roast before tucking it into the oven, taking the time to prepare roasted almonds pays off in the long run in many recipes.

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Can you make almond flour out of dry roasted almonds? ›

In an ideal situation, you should use raw, whole, blanched almonds. After that, any type of blanched almonds you have will work. You can use raw or roasted whole almonds that have the skins on, but you will need to blanch them to remove the skins.

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What happens if you don't soak almonds? ›

Soaked almonds also help with digestion. It releases the enzyme lipase, which is beneficial for fat digestion. If eaten without soaking, they can aggravate Pitta in the blood. The best way to prepare them is to soak them overnight and peel the skin off in the morning.

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Why must I discard the water I soaked almonds in? ›

The upper layer of almonds also contains antinutrients like tannins and phytic acid, which might interfere with the other nutrients present in the almonds. Hence, once soaked one must discard the water as these antinutrients are dissolved in the water.

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What is the number one healthiest nut? ›

1. Almonds. Relatively low in calories, almonds are an excellent food for health due to their protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

How long do you roast almonds? ›

Roast whole almonds in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, sliced almonds for 5-7 minutes, and slivered almonds for 6-8 minutes. Place in the oven and check every 5 minutes. Stir and shake the pan so that the nuts are redistributed to roast evenly.

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How many almonds make 1 cup of almond flour? ›

Almonds to Almond Flour conversion

1.5 cups almonds yield 2 cups plus one tablespoon of almond flour. To make 1 cup of flour , use 3/4 cup almonds.

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Is it cheaper to buy or make almond flour? ›

Not only is it simple to make, but homemade almond flour tastes fresher and is usually more cost-effective than storebought.

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Does soaking almonds make a difference? ›

Why soaked Almond is better? Improved Digestibility: Soaked almonds surpass their raw counterparts in ease of digestion. The soaking process makes them softer, aiding the digestive system in breaking them down more efficiently. This quality makes soaked almonds a preferred choice for those seeking optimal digestion.

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How long should almonds be soaked? ›

Let the almonds be soaked for at least 8-12 hours or overnight. Drain out the water in the morning. You can either consume the almonds with the now softened skin or remove the skin. Dry the almonds using a paper towel.

How long to soak almonds to activate them? ›

DIY activated almonds:

Leave them to soak overnight or for around 12 – 14 hours. Rinse under running water. Note: you can eat them as is, without roasting them but they wont keep for longer than a day or so. If you want to add some flavours nows the time to do it – try salt or tamari or any of your fave spices really.

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