Caramelized almonds: a sweet for the holidays
The caramelized almonds are bonbon bonkers one pulls the other with an almond heart wrapped in sugar and herbs. The recipe is simple, made in a few minutes, and your home will smell with a sweet scent. They can be an idea for a homemade gift that will make your friends and relatives greedy.
RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
250 g. of Almonds
250 g. of sugar
100 ml of water
Cinnamon (optional)
PREPARATION
To prepare the caramelized almonds, place the almonds in a double-wide, non-stick frying pan. Pour the water, cinnamon, and sugar and turn it on a medium heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon, and after 3-4 minutes, after boiling, you will see that the sugar will begin to crystallize and will stick to your almonds.
It is required to extinguish the fire as soon as the sugar is attached to your almonds. Otherwise, the sugar will melt again, and it won’t be possible to go back because it will no longer crystallize (the caramel must not smoke or become too dark). Almonds will be ready when they come off one another. After cooking, place them on a cold surface and let them cool before consuming them.
You can store the almonds for several days in a sterilized tin or tin.
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ONE MORE TOUCH
You can add, in addition to cinnamon, fragrant aromas such as orange peel or lemon, cocoa, vanilla, cloves, honey. Besides the almonds, you can caramelize hazelnuts, walnuts, peanuts and other dried fruit.
CURIOSITY ON THE CARAMELIZED ALMONDS
In Italy, caramelized almonds are called “addormentasuocera” (put asleep the mother-in-law), their curious name reminds us of ancient traditions. They are called thus because once the mother-in-law is trying to munch on these delicious treats had a full mouth and could not interfere with family discussions. A nice greedy idea and cunning. You can find the”addormentasuocera” during local festivals, at the amusement park in Italian villages; it releases that pleasant smell in the air that recalls childhood, parties, and traditions.
Try them and let us know what you think.
The Mash&Co Team wishes you Happy Holidays!