German Cinnamon Roasted Almonds or Pecans
Transport your taste buds to a bustling German Christmas market with this irresistible recipe for German Cinnamon Roasted Almonds or Pecans. These delightfully crunchy nuts are coated in a warmly spiced, caramelized sugar glaze made from a blend of granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon, delivering the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Whipped egg white ensures every nut is evenly coated, while baking them at a low temperature results in their signature crunchy texture. Ready in under an hour, these roasted nuts are perfect for holiday gifting, festive snacking, or adding a touch of gourmet magic to your dessert table. Simple to make and wonderfully aromatic, this is a must-try recipe for the holiday season or any time you need a sweet and savory treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds or pecans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg white, vanilla extract, and water until frothy and slightly thickened, but not stiff.
Add the raw almonds or pecans to the egg white mixture, and stir until they are evenly coated.
Gradually sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture over the nuts, stirring constantly to ensure all the nuts are evenly coated.
Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring minimal overlap for even roasting.
Bake the nuts in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure they roast evenly and prevent sticking.
Remove from the oven and allow the nuts to cool on the baking sheet. The coating will harden and become crisp as they cool.
Once completely cooled, transfer the cinnamon roasted nuts to an airtight container for storage, or package them as gifts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.1 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1261 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 353.5 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 308.9 g | ||
| Protein | 51.7 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 726 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1810 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
