Have you ever been to the fair, and smelled those awesome cinnamon-sugar almonds (and pecans, and whatever other nuts they feel like using)? Well, when I was browsing Pinterest (I blame my stepmom for getting me hooked), I found a recipe for them. They're amazing. Absolutely amazing. As in, you should go out and make them now.
Cinnamon-Sugar Almonds
Originally found at One Charming Party
1 cup sugar
1 lb almonds (unsalted and raw is best)
1/2 Tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 cup water
In a large skillet or saucepan, combine the sugar, cinnamon and water. Heat over medium flame. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely. Add the almonds and stir, coating the almonds with the syrup. Continue stirring until the sugar crystallizes. Remove from heat and spread the almonds onto wax or parchment paper. Cool, and serve. Store in an airtight container.
My Notes:
I accidently put more than 1/4 cup of water into my sugar. Which was fine, it just took a lot longer for the water to evaporate out and let the sugar crystalize again. Be sure you watch carefully, as once the process starts, it crystalizes very quickly. And it would suck to burn the sugar and ruin the whole batch.
