Orange Spiced Almonds

Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 cups whole blanched almonds

Instructions

1. Line cookie sheet with foil; grease.
2. In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients except almonds. Cook over medium heat until candy thermometer reaches soft-ball stage (234 degrees F).
3. Remove from heat.
4. Add almonds; toss until well glazed.
5. Spread on foil-lined cookie sheet; cool completely.
6. Break apart, if necessary.

Attribution

Posted by Marla at Recipe Goldmine 10/28/2001 9:15 am.