There are so many twists to candied nuts and using almonds and/or pistachios adds some great flavor to salads. They add a little crunch and a bit of sweetness. I have provided two favorite ways to candy almonds and one has pistachios in it too. Go here for recipes for pecans and walnuts. I think my guests this weekend will really enjoy these choices to put on their salads!
Candied Almonds and Pistachios
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup pistachios, roasted and salted
- pinch of salt (optional – I never add)
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer until the mixture becomes syrupy, whisking frequently, about 3 minutes.
Add the nuts and stir until the liquid evaporates and almonds become a golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Season to taste with salt if desired. Pour the mixture onto a small sheet pan lined with foil. Break up any large clumps when cool enough to handle.
Recipe by cooking with aunt juju @ http://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2015/05/25/candied-almonds-and-pistachios
Candied Almonds
I love to use these sweet nuts on a salad with dried fruit such as cherries and maybe some blue cheese too. Any dressing of your choice will be delicious.
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Melt the butter in a small saucepan; add the sugar and whisk until the sugar melts for about 2-3 minutes. It will look like caramel. Add the nuts and stir frequently until the almonds are toasted, another 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the nuts, so watch carefully. Allow to cool and break apart in pieces, reminds me of a brittle.
Recipe by cooking with aunt juju @ http://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2015/06/03/candied-almonds-and-pistachios/
A sweet, salty and crunchy treat for your salads. Everyone will enjoy these special candied nuts. Thanks to Angie, Jhuls and Laurie for hosting this week’s party.
Oh yum! I these nuts. This is very easy to make and so yummy!! Thank you for bringing this, Aunt Juju. Happy FF. 🙂
Thanks Jhuls – I like to make things that are easy and yummy! Happy FF and enjoy your week 🙂
You, too. 🙂 xx
They look delicious, Juju – I’ll have to give that a try soon!
They are Ginger – you do need to double or triple the recipe… very good to snack on 🙂
Oh so nice and crunchy… candied nuts provide the perfect bit of sweet and nuttiness to top a salad with, though I might snack on them a bit first as well 🙂
Thanks Laurie – candied nuts are always good to snack on but are a nice finish to a salad too 🙂
Both of these recipes look wonderful!!!
Thanks so much – I could make candied nuts all of the time just to eat or put in salads. Good thing I don’t!
Crispy,crunchy,yummy snack. And such a good way to get kids eat nuts.
Sweet is the key!
Ohhh how delicious!!!
Thanks Amanda – they are!
mmmm… I love salads with special treats. Great idea!
Thanks Josette – along with some good cheese and homemade croutons are my favorites!
Simple but delicious, exactly my sort of recipe!
Simple and these recipes make only a small amount – just enough to munch on or put in a few salads!
Looks delicious! I can’t stay away from candied nuts – whenever I buy candied almonds, they’re gone the next day. So I love that your recipes only make a small batch of candied nuts 😀
I know they are addictive! It’s best not to make too many as I cannot resist them either!
Ooooo, all my favorite nuts, and candied no less. Quite the treat! 🙂
Thanks Loretta – love my candied nuts to snack on our add to a salad!
I live the sound of these, but bet I’d have a hard time eating only one or two!
Ha! Ha! That’s why the recipes only make a small amount!
Yummm! Such an appetizing munchies with very few ingredients and both ways sounds interesting to me…. slurp
That’s all you need to make these nuts delicious!
I love candied nuts any which way, more than two ways. These are goooood!
Me too! I also have recipes for walnuts, cashews and pecans!
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