Vanilla Sugared Almonds

• unsalted butter↗1 tablespoon
• sugar↗3 tablespoons
• water↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• vanilla extract↗2 tablespoons
• whole blanched almonds↗2 cups

  or 2 cups natural almonds

• turbinado sugar↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 225°F Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar, water, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves, 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Spread the almond mixture in a single layer onto prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool slightly and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the turbinado sugar and toss to coat. Cool completely while stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.