I love almonds. They are wonderful as a snack, in baked goods, or even sprinkled on salads. With the addition of cinnamon, these almonds become absolutely addicting. While this recipe uses the slow cooker, it is not a leave it and forget about it type. You still have to give the almonds a quick stir about every 20 minutes. The preparation is well worth it. As they cook, the smell of cinnamon-sugary goodness permeates through the kitchen. Chad came home from work and said the house smelled like Christmas. These would be great as a snack to serve when company is over or even to give out as holiday gifts.
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Almonds Recipe
Adapted fromThe Recipe Critic
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Almonds
A recipe for Slow Cooker Cinnamon Almonds
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
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Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 Cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups raw almonds
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another large bowl, beat together egg white and vanilla extract until frothy. Mix in almonds until well-coated. Coat the almonds with the cinnamon sugar.
- Lightly grease a large slow cooker. Add the almonds and cook on low 3-4 hours, stirring every 20-30 minutes. During the last hour, stir in 1/4 cup water until the sugar turns from powdery to syrupy.
- Use a slotted spoon to spread out the almonds in a single layer on parchment, separating the almonds as much as possible with a fork. Let cool and store in an airtight container.
Sally and Donald Clark
Good morning Tara. We love your recipes and your presentation reflects an artistic flair. Thank you!
Tara
Thanks, glad you are enjoying them!
Carole
Tara, thanks for this lovely addition to the snack table. Cheers
Linda
Have a batch in the crockpot as I’m writing this. Smells heavenly. Can hardly wait to try them!! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Tara
Hope you enjoy them! The smell alone is worth it 🙂
dionica
Thanks. You are awesome!!!!
cathy Smith
Are these like the ones you buy in the mall during holidays? I g o to mall just to get these!
Tara
I’ve never tried any from the mall, but these are quite delicious 🙂
Mark
Hi, thanks for the recipe.
I don’t have a slow-cooker. Can this be cooked on a stove?
Tara
It can also be cooked on the stove or the oven. Here is a link to a recipe that uses the oven: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cinnamon-toasted-almonds