Candied almonds facts for kids
Candied almonds
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| Alternative names | Gebrannte Mandeln, Garrapiñadas, Addormentasuocere | ||||||
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| Place of origin | Spain , Germany, Switzerland, Austria | ||||||
| Main ingredients | Almonds | ||||||
| Ingredients generally used | Sugar | ||||||
| 304 kcal (1273 kJ) | |||||||
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Candied almonds are a super yummy snack. They are nuts, usually almonds, covered in a sweet, crunchy sugar coating. People make them by cooking sugar, cinnamon, and water. Then, they dip the almonds in this sweet mixture.
What are Candied Almonds?
Candied almonds are a popular sweet treat. They are made by coating almonds in a hard, sugary shell. This shell gets its color and crunch from being cooked. The almonds inside stay nutty and delicious.
How are Candied Almonds Made?
Making candied almonds is a fun process. First, you heat brown sugar or white sugar with cinnamon and water in a pan. This creates a thick, sweet syrup. Next, almonds are added to the pan. They get coated in the sugary mixture. As the mixture cools, it hardens around each almond. This gives them their famous crunchy coating.
Where Can You Find Candied Almonds?
Candied almonds are enjoyed all over the world. They are a common snack at outdoor fairs and markets.
- In Italy, especially Tuscany, they are called Addormentasuocere.
- In Spain, they are known as "Garrapiñadas".
- In Switzerland and Germany, people call them "Gebrannte Mandeln".
- You can also find them in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. They are often sold at Christmas markets. Here, they are known as "brændte mandler", "brente mandler", and "brända mandlar".
These sweet treats are a favorite for many people. They are perfect for enjoying at festivals or as a special snack.
