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These German Candied Almonds Are Sweet and Delicious!

Searching for the perfect addition to your holiday snacking game? German candied almonds – or Gebrannte Mandeln in German – are for you!

Made from fresh almonds, sugars, and fragrant spices like cinnamon, our German candied almond recipe is so easy to follow.

These candied almonds are actually a pretty versatile recipe to make. Sure, candied candied almonds are great around the holidays (with cinnamon and vanilla filling your kitchen).

But they also make a great sugary, snack-size treat for movie night during the rest of the year.

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You might find candied almonds called German roasted almonds. To be fair, these almonds aren’t roasted at all – it’s the candied sugar coating that gives them their coloring.

Gebrannte Mandeln literally translates to “burnt almonds” but it’s just a way of saying that they are coated in sugar.

Looking for more holiday treats? Try our cinnamon stars, rum balls, mulled wine (we also have a mulled white wine), and vanilla crescent cookies!

Sugared almonds are a classic German Christmas market recipe. We’ve had them in Germany countless times where they scoop them into a paper cone and off you go snacking as you wander through!

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How to Make German Candied Almonds (Step-by-Step)

If you want to make candied almonds, you can follow the recipe card below and have a look at the process photos. This way, you have an idea of what the various steps might look like!

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Add water, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon into a large – still cold – pan on the stove. Turn on the stove to medium heat and stir the ingredients consistently.

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Your mixture will get brown and look similar to the photo above. Once the sugar mixture is bubbling you can add the almonds.

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Turn down the heat slightly and keep the mixture simmering until the water evaporates. This will take around 6-8 minutes. Stir the almonds regularly.

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As you can see in the photo above, the sugar mixture will begin to thicken as the water evaporates. Keep stirring!

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Eventually, all the water will have evaporated. Once the almonds begin to really stick together and stack on top of one another you are pretty much done.

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Remove the almonds from the pan and spread them out on parchment paper. Some of the almonds might stick together slightly. You can gently separate them with a fork. Let the almonds rest until they have cooled sufficiently.

In our opinion, German candied almonds taste best when they are fresh. However, you can store them in a container with a lid for around 4-5 days if you made too many. Just know that they might not be as crispy as the first day.

Enjoy our German candied almond recipe and bring some Christmas market atmosphere into your home!

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German Candied Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)

Sweet and cinnamony, these German candied almonds are the perfect treat. With fresh almonds coated in a perfect blend of sugar and spices, these almonds are a great addition to a holiday snack table… or just great to eat on your own!

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Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almonds, with skin
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  • Add water, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a large pan. Stir everything together with a wooden spoon and heat up the ingredients on your stovetop on medium heat. Keep stirring consistently.

  • When the mixture is boiling (and bubbling), add the almonds. Turn the heat down slightly and keep the mixture simmering until the water evaporates and the sugar gets brown (around 6-8 minutes). Keep stirring the almonds around.

  • Once all the water has evaporated and the almonds are coated in the sugar mixture, remove the almonds from the pan and place them on some parchment paper to let them cool. Separate almonds that got stuck together with a fork before you let them cool.

Notes

  • Keep an eye on your stovetop temperature – if it’s too hot, the sugar might not only brown but start to burn in the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 173mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g

This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.

Course Dessert

Cuisine German

Author Recipes From Europe

German Candied Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln) - Recipes From Europe (2024)

FAQs

Why are my candied almonds not crunchy? ›

Don't under bake the candied almonds, and be sure to turn them every 20 minutes. And perhaps the most important tip: let the cool before digging in! As they cool, they'll firm up and get crunchier. So if you taste one fresh from the oven, don't be alarmed if it's still a bit soft.

What is another name for candied almonds? ›

Candied almonds or Praline are nuts (usually almonds) of French origin, that have been cooked in a special way, so they end up coated in browned, crunchy sugar.

Do candied almonds go bad? ›

These should keep for a week or two if stored in an air-tight container. The candied nuts will not really go bad, but they may absorb moisture from the air, making the sugar go sticky and soften.

How long do sugared almonds last? ›

Sugared almonds can last a long time as long as you store them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. If you do this, you can keep these almonds for up to two weeks. If you want to freeze them then you should be able to store them for up to two months.

Why are my candied almonds chewy? ›

If your sugared almonds are sticky rather than crunchy on the outside, it's likely because you didn't bake them for long enough. Next time, bake the almonds for an additional 5 minutes. Just don't be tempted to increase the oven temperature as that could result in burnt almonds!

What are sugared almonds called in Italy? ›

In Italy and other European countries, their name is "confetti". These are sugared almonds but with a spun sugar shell. They are still very popular for weddings, christenings, first communions and other events.

What is the Italian name for candy coated almonds? ›

Jordan almonds, also known as sugared almonds, dragées or confetti are sugar-coated almond candies. Jordan almonds come in numerous colors, shapes and flavors. People include these sweet treats in their weddings to represent various meanings from the Italian and Greek cultures.

What is the Old English word for almond? ›

Late Old English had amygdales, "almonds".

Can you eat nuts 2 years out of date? ›

A: Nuts can't expire; however, they can change in taste or go rancid. Nuts contain much-unsaturated fat, an oil that makes nuts likely to go rancid. Nuts spoil faster when exposed to light, air, or heat.

How many almonds to eat per day? ›

23 almonds a day.

When compared ounce for ounce, almonds are the tree nut highest in protein, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, riboflavin and niacin. Just remember 1-2-3. 1 ounce of almonds, or about 23 almond nuts, is the ideal daily portion recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Are rancid almonds poisonous? ›

Spoiled almonds aren't poisonous, but the fats are no longer beneficial.

How can you tell if almonds are rancid? ›

03/7Taste and smell

If the almonds smell musty or rancid, it could indicate spoilage.

What does 5 sugared almonds mean? ›

If you want to be faithful to wedding traditions, the sugared almond wedding favours for each of the guests must contain five almonds representing each of the couple's wishes: love, health, happiness, fertility, and long life together.

What do the colors of sugared almonds mean? ›

It's not just the number of sugared almonds at celebrations that matter, as the colours also represent meaning. White for weddings, silver for twenty-fifth anniversaries, gold for fiftieth anniversaries, sky-blue or pink for christenings, red for graduations, green for engagements.

Why are my candied nuts soft? ›

Bake long enough- If your nuts didn't harden fully, that means the nuts weren't baked long enough for the sugar to caramelize properly and they need to be baked longer. Don't chop nuts- Because they burn easily during baking.

What if candied nuts are too soft? ›

If your candied pecans are soft, it is likely because the sugar syrup coating has not completely hardened. The syrup may still be wet, or it may have started to crystalize. If the syrup is still wet, you can try putting the nuts in the oven for a few minutes to help the syrup harden.

Why are my candied nuts grainy? ›

Either you used raw nuts, or you added them before the sugar had a chance to fully caramelize. Why is the sugar all crystallized and grainy looking? It means that the sugar has crystallized before caramelizing.

How do you fix soft almonds? ›

Oven method:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Add whole, slivered, or sliced almonds in a single layer to the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Roast whole almonds 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

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