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Crockpot Cinnamon Candied Almonds
Have you ever been to a football game or the mall and all of a sudden you smell this intense cinnamon scent and you realize you can’t go on until you try the cinnamon almonds that have made you stop in your tracks?
Me too. But then I see the price and think “WHAT?! I’ll just make them at home.” And now you can make them at home too. In the slow cooker. And it’s easy. And your house will smell amazing. And if you’re feeling really generous you can package them in cellophane and give them to your neighbors as Christmas gifts (I’ve included a cute gift tag in this post! Scroll down to print it off, no color printer needed).
Warning: these are addictive. Generally, I don’t really care for nuts but these are really really good and I have to tell myself “Karen, you can only have 5 almonds and then you have to put them on the top shelf of the pantry.” And then I put them on the top shelf but that doesn’t really stop me, does it? Snack attack is coming on strong all day long!
Cinnamon and Sugar Almond Ingredients
- 2 egg whites—The egg white acts as a binder for the flavor to the nuts. It also acts similar to merguine when it hits the heat, creating a fine crunchy coating. It helps prevent an oily vibe from the nuts as well.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 cups dry roasted almonds—I bought mine at Costco. You can substitute out the almonds and use pecans, cashews, walnuts or other nut of choice.
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
Step by Step Slow Cooker Cinnamon Almonds Instructions (with pictures)
To make these cinnamon almonds, the first thing you’ll want to do is separate two egg whites from the yolks. It’s not hard, but you will get your hands a little dirty.
Then you’ll pour the sugar mixture onto the egg/almond mixture. Coat all those almonds as much as possible with the sugar. Then you’ll toss the almonds into your crock pot. I cooked mine on high for about 2 1/2 hours (you can also cook on low for 4-5 hours). I went ahead and stirred my almonds every 30 minutes. I was just at home and set a timer for myself so I wouldn’t forget. This way the almonds get broken up and get coated evenly with the sugar. If you stir thoroughly they won’t stick as much to the bottom and sides of the slow cooker.
After they are cooked in the crockpot you’ll pour the almonds on to a parchment lined pan. At this point I broke up any remaining chunks of almonds and let them cool and dry out. The longer you let the almonds cool before bagging or storing the crunchier they’ll stay. Don’t bag or store while warm, they’ll sweat ruining the crunchy cinnamon coating.
Storage
When they were completely cooled store them in an airtight container with an lid. As long as they are stored this way they should be good for several weeks.
Tools to help you make the best candied almonds
- Slow Cooker* – I used a 6 quart slow cooker
- Treat bags* – These almonds make really cute gifts! Perfect for Christmas neighbor and teacher gifts.
- Hand Mixer*– You’ll need to mix the egg whites until frothy.
- Large Mixing Bowl*
- Baking Sheet* – These are my favorite baking sheets! You don’t need nonstick spray or parchment.
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Gifting these almonds
Do you want to give these as a neighbor gift? Print off my cute printable “Happy Holidays from your Nutty Neighbors!” You can package these in cellophane* and attach a tag with some ribbon and boom you’re ready to gift. You could even buy these Avery Labels and stick the tags right to the bags*. So easy! (Can I just tell you how much I love Amazon Prime and free shipping in my life?).
Crockpot Cinnamon Candied Almonds
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 1/2 hours on high or 4-5 hours on low
- Total Time: 56 minute
- Yield: 5 cups 1x
Description
Crunchy candied almonds made in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 5 cups dry roasted almonds
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat 2 egg whites with a hand mixer or whisk until foamy but not yet to the soft peak stage. Add vanilla into the egg whites. Add almonds into the egg whites. Fold the almonds into the
egg whites until each almond is coated with the egg. - In a separate bowl, stir together white sugar, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. Then pour the sugar mixture into the almonds. Stir well to coat each almond with sugar.
- Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add almonds to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 hours or on low for 4-5 hours. Set a timer and stir the almonds every 30 minutes.
- Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Pour almonds onto the parchment and separate chunks of almonds and let cool. When almonds are cooled, enjoy! Store almonds in airtight container. Almonds will stay good for several weeks.
- Method: Slow Cooker
More Christmas Ideas…
- Christmas homemade hot chocolate gift jars
- Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Christmas Tree Bread
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- Apple Cider (Instant Pot)
More recipes you’ll love with CINNAMON
- Instant Pot Cinnamon Banana Oatmeal
- Instant Pot Cracker Barrel Cinnamon Apples
- Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls
- Oatmeal Cinnamon Pancake Mix
These smell so good while cooking! Do you cook them without a lid? Mine are still really wet after 2 1/2 hours on high,
I had the lid on mine. After they are cooked in the crockpot you’ll pour the almonds on to a parchment lined pan. At this point I broke up any remaining chunks of almonds and let them cool and dry out. The longer you let the almonds cool before bagging or storing the crunchier they’ll stay. Don’t bag or store while warm, they’ll sweat ruining the crunchy cinnamon coating.
My wife is intolerant to sugar. Can I substitute sucralose and brown sugar swerve?
Most of the time, I find I can make substitutions to your recipes to satisfy her intolerance to
gluten. However, baking and confections do not like substitutions most of the time for me.
Hi Gene, I really don’t know because I haven’t every used those items before. You could try a small batch and see how it goes before making the big batch
I will let you know when I try it. Thanks.
Can these be done in the Instant Pot?
★★★★★
You could use the slow cooker function on your Instant Pot. I would use slow cooker (more) setting.
Would the slow cook function on the instant pot work for these? I’ve never used it.
I’ve heard mixed reviews on the slow cooker function on the Instant Pot. If you do use it try using the highest slow cook setting “more”.
Can you do the candy almond recipe with pecans?
Yes I think that would be soooo good!
Is the white sugar actually POWDERED white sugar? Sorry – it’s probably just something a man would ask. I’m thinking it’s white powdered sugar and brown powdered sugar. It sounds delicious.
It’s white granulated sugar and brown sugar. Hope this helps!
Wondering if this recipe is gluten free
Yes it is!
Could dry roasted peanuts also be used
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Yes I believe that would be fine. It will definitely be a different flavor profile
Do you happen to have a Merry Christmas tag in your stash
TY
I should make one!
Would cashew nuts work?
Yes I believe they would!
I made the almonds last week They
are very very good.Going to make
Another batch in the morning.Going
To see my 92 yr.mother on Christmas Day.And she has been giving me a
nice large check $1000.00 for the
Past seversl yrs.since Christmas is my
birthday.So i will go shopping after
Christmas. Going to buy some gifts
Fot my 2 Great grand kids Aric is 6
and Caddy i 2 i love them so much.
Gwen, this is so sweet. Thanks for your message 🙂
Almonds are my second favorite, pecans are my first. Do you think this would work with the pecans?
Sure! I bet it would taste amazing.
You can buy small carton of egg whites in store. Saves you from separating eggs and probably wasting yolks.
Thanks for the tip!
You don’t have to waste any yokes, just add a little bit of water and scramble them up and make scrambled eggs and then none of your eggs go to waste .
OR, make ice cream, pot de creme, creme brûlée, hollandaise! I actually find myself throwing out egg whites more than yolks!
Thanks for this recipe! I’m trying it out right now for New Years and like the idea of my crock pot so I can keep it warm when we travel!
Oh my goodness these sound absolutely amazing! Never mind hiding them in the pantry, just scoff the lot! 😀
I just made candied pecans today but I am loving the idea of using the crockpot! On my to do list!
they are the best!
Could you use natural almonds (whole but not roasted or salted?) perhaps adding a little more salt? It seems like the almonds would get roasted in the slow cooker.
yes!
Totally in love with your gift tag–I already made neighbor gifts, but want to do these now just for giggles!
already made your neighbor gifts? you're on the ball!
Yum! Can you think of any egg substitutes that would work? (vegetarian version please)
great question. I don't know!
I've seen a lot of oven recipes and stove recipes that don't use egg white. I'm not sure with the crockpot though. I'll let you know if I find out…