Jordan Almonds Recipe
Italian · Confection · 35 min total
Jordan almonds are a classic Italian confection featuring crunchy almonds coated in a hard, glossy candy shell. This homemade version is perfect for weddings, favors, or a sweet treat.
15
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
16
servings
servings
120
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds, with skins
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Food coloring (optional, for tinted shells)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
- Add almonds and stir to coat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the syrup thickens and becomes grainy, about 5-7 minutes. The almonds will be coated in a white, sandy-looking sugar.
- Reduce heat to low and add almond extract. Stir constantly for another 2-3 minutes, until the sugar coating hardens and the almonds separate.
- If using food coloring, add a few drops and stir until evenly distributed. Continue stirring for 1-2 minutes to set the color.
- Spread almonds onto prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Let cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cool, break apart any clusters. Store in an airtight container.
Tips
- Work quickly after adding extract to prevent the coating from becoming too hard to stir.
- For a smoother finish, you can polish the almonds by placing them in a sieve and shaking off excess sugar dust.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
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