Toasted Sesame Almonds & Reindeer Recipe #3!

Posted by Brittany Arcand on December 13, 2016

We have reached the final day of the Reindeer Recipe Blog Hop and I have saved my favorite for last!

If you were directed here from Life At Lydia’s House, then you have seen her snowman table! So adorable and I cannot wait to create one in my own home! That woman has some serious talent. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post and see all the links to the different blogs that are participating in this series! You won’t want to miss it!

Here at Brittany’s Pantry, I am toasting up some almonds to munch on during a New Years cocktail party, football game, or just as a healthy snack this season! They are easy and they pack and travel well. Definitely keep them in mind if you need to fill up a Christmas tin for friends and family! When i was young, we ALWAYS had nuts in the house during the holidays. So I continue what I love and make them often with my own little family!

Toasted Sesame Almonds
These are just a little bit spiced, but not enough to cover up the flavor of the sesame seeds!

3 c whole almonds
1 c sugar
1/2 c water
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 c sesame seeds

Cover a large sheet pan with parchment or wax paper. Set aside. In a large saute pan, combine the sugar, water, and allspice over medium heat. Stir often until the mixture starts to bubble and boil, then stir continuously. When the liquid drips from your spoon and forms a thread (thread stage or between 225 and 235 degrees F on a candy thermometer) add the almonds and seeds. Stir well, coating the nuts, and continue to stir as the sugar starts to crystalize. When the nuts start to look ‘dry’, remove to the sheet pan and spread out to cool. DO NOT TOUCH! The sugar is SUPER hot! Let cool completely and store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Don’t miss a thing! Check out all the other posts as we celebrate the Christmas season!