Description
Candied Sesame Almonds are a crunchy, lightly sweet snack featuring caramelized almonds coated with toasted sesame seeds. Easy to make and naturally plant-based, they’re perfect for gifting, snacking, or adding to salads and desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw whole almonds (about 280 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 2 tablespoons water (30 ml)
- 1 tablespoon honey (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (15 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds (18 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Toast almonds in a wide non-stick skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine sugar, water, and honey. Stir gently over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture bubbles.
- Simmer without stirring for 2–3 minutes until it thickens slightly and turns light amber in color.
- Add butter, salt, and vanilla extract, stirring until combined.
- Return almonds to the skillet and stir continuously to coat in the syrup.
- Sprinkle in sesame seeds and stir for another 1–2 minutes until coating thickens and begins to crystallize.
- Spread almonds onto prepared baking sheet, separating them slightly with a spatula or fork.
- Cool completely at room temperature before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use black sesame seeds for visual contrast and deeper flavor.
- Add spices like cinnamon or cardamom for a warm touch.
- Replace honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- Mix in orange zest for a citrusy variation.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crunch and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
