Candied almonds recipe

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These sweet, spicy nuts are most popular during the fall and winter months, but they make a yummy snack year round. Plus they are a sneaky way to get your kids to eat a somewhat healthier snack.

CANDIED ALMONDS

• 1/2 cup water 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 
• dash nutmeg
• dash ground cloves
• 2 cups whole almonds

Directions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Combine all ingredients except the nuts in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a full boil. Add almonds and cook until the liquid cooks down to a syrupy consistency and the nuts are coated. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and separate the nuts from each other using a fork or spoon. Allow to cool completely before eating or storing.