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Crystal Almonds

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This International dessert features Brown Sugar, Heavy cream, Butter or margarine, Cinnamon, Salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 1059.2
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Brown Sugar, Heavy cream, Butter or margarine, Cinnamon, Salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 2 cup Whole almonds
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine sugar, cream, butter, cinnamon and salt in a 2-quart saucepan.
  2. 2
    Mix and bring to boil over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Cook to 244 degrees (firm ball stage), STIRRING CONSTANTLY.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat then add vanilla and nuts.
  5. 5
    (I usually
  6. 6
    add a bit more than two cups) CONTINUE STIRRING AND KEEP STIRRING UNTIL CANDY GRAINS ON NUTS.
  7. 7
    Spread on cookie sheet and let cool, then break apart

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1059.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 67.9g105%
Saturated Fat 8.6g43%
Cholesterol 16.5mg6%
Sodium 698.8mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 101.1g34%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g63%
Sugars 79.3g
Protein 25.9g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almonds, boiling, brown, butter, cinnamon, cream, crystal, dessert, heavy, international, margarine, salt, sugar, title, vanilla, vegetarian, whole
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