Vanilla Sugared Almonds

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups whole blanched or natural almonds
• 1/4 cup turbinado sugar (such as Sugar In The Rawu00ae)

Preparation

1 Preheat the oven to 225°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2  Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3  Add the sugar, water, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves, 2 minutes.
4  Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add the almonds and stir to coat.
5 Spread the almond mixture in a single layer onto prepared baking sheet.
6 Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
7 Cool slightly and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the turbinado sugar and toss to coat.
8 Cool completely while stirring occasionally.
9  Store in an airtight container.

Source: Almond Board of California