Description
Savor the warm, inviting flavors of Slow Cooker Cinnamon Almonds, a delightful snack perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe combines raw almonds with cinnamon, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla to create a sweet, crunchy treat that fills your home with an irresistible aroma. Whether enjoyed on game night or at holiday gatherings, these almonds are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Grease your slow cooker with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add the raw almonds to the melted mixture, stirring until coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased slow cooker. Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure even coating.
- Once done, spread the almonds on parchment paper to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (35g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added flavor, lightly toast the almonds before mixing them with the spice blend. Customize this recipe by swapping almonds for pecans or walnuts or adding different spices like nutmeg.