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Oktoberfest Special – Two Kinds of Candied Almonds : Sweet and Sour

LEMON ROASTED ALMONDS (PERSIAN VERSION)

The sweet and sour combo is the ultimate flavor experience.

Course snack, sweet and sour
Cuisine iranian cuisine, iranian food, persian cuisine, Persian Food
Keyword Lemon roasted almonds (Persian Version)
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 bags
Author Labsalliebe

Ingredients

LEMON ROASTED ALMONDS (PERSIAN VERSION)

  • 200 g sugar
  • 100 ml water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 200 g unpeeled almonds
  • Lime zest to taste

Instructions

PREPARATION LEMON ROASTED ALMONDS

  1. In a pan, combine sugar, water, salt, and honey. Bring everything to a boil over medium heat. When the sugar starts to foam, skim off the foam with a ladle.

  2. Add the lime juice and keep stirring.

  3. Once the sugar-lime mixture is boiling, add the almonds and start stirring continuously. After about 5 minutes, the almonds will be floating in the sugar syrup as the water evaporates. Keep stirring for another 5 minutes until the syrup thickens.

  4. Using a ladle, remove the almonds from the syrup and spread them on baking paper coated with a bit of olive oil. Be careful, the sugar coating will be very hot! Avoid touching them with your hands to prevent burns.

  5. Use a wooden spoon to gently separate any almonds that are sticking together.

  6. While they’re still warm, sprinkle a little salt and lime zest over the almonds.

Recipe Notes

They’re at their best when warm, and I must say, my kitchen is filled with the delightful aroma of Oktoberfest! Enjoy making them and have a fantastic time at the Wies'n!