Gebrannte Mandeln- German Roasted Almonds Recipe (2024)

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Visit any German Christmas Market , German FeFair, and you will smell the sugary, cinnamon, nutty scent of Gebrannte Mandeln. I think they waft the smell around to lure you in (and it works). Grab a bag to munch as you shop. Crunchy, sweet, nutty… so delicious. But there is no reason to wait until your next visit to a Christmas Market. Use this German Roasted Almonds Recipe to make Gebrannte Mandeln at home! Munch on them as a special treat… serve them to guests along side your cheese plate at a Holiday Party…. or pack some up in a pretty container to give as a gift (just be sure to keep some for yourself).

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The recipe for Gebrannte Mandeln is fairly simple. Mostly it’s sugar, almonds, and a bit of cinnamon. The difficult part comes in the amount of stirring you need to do. You CAN NOT dump all ingredients into a pot and walk away, you’ll end up with a burnt mess. And as the process goes on, the stirring gets more strenuous. (It helps to have a willing teenage helper to trade off stirring).

Note, the recipe uses 2 cups of Almonds… so you end up with 2 1/2 cups of Candied Almonds. Not very many… I imagine you can double the recipe, but it will make stirring a lot tougher. You be the judge.

Gebrannte Mandeln Recipe

Read through the recipe first and make sure you have everything on your counter and ready to go BEFORE you start. You will be stirring and stirring and stirring (no stopping), so you will need everything at hand.

PLEASE be careful of the hot sugar… it burns (I have scars to prove it) Use Potholders and good sense.
Also, if it’s raining, don’t let the Almonds sit in the open too long. They will get sticky.

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Gebrannte Mandeln German Roasted Almonds Recipe

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Course Advent Season in Germany, German Christmas Traditions, German Foods and Recipes, German Recipes

Cuisine German

Servings 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 1/2 cup Sugar divided
  • 1 generous teaspoon Vanilla Zucker or Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
  • 2 cups Raw Almonds skin on
  • Parchment Paper

Instructions

  • -Have all of your tools and ingredients ready to go. Once you start... you can't really stop, or you could burn the almonds.

  • -Cover a cookie sheet with Parchment Paper

  • -In a HEAVY Pot or larger saucepan (not non-stick), combine water, 1 cup sugar and cinnamon. Cook over heavy heat while constantly stirring with a wooden spoon.

  • -Bring to a Boil

  • -Add the almonds

  • -Cook the Almonds in the boiling sugar water over high heat, stirring CONSTANTLY. The water will boil off, and the almonds will be left looking like they are coated in powder. (This could take a a few minutes, don't rush, it will happen)

  • -Lower the heat to medium, and keep stirring the almonds. The sugar will melt again, and they will start to look shiny. (This is the most frustrating part. You think it will never happen, and then suddenly it does.)

  • -Lower the heat again, and add the 1/2 cup sugar plus vanilla sugar or vanilla extract. Stir and stir and stir until the Almonds go through their powder sugar looking phase, and start to go shiny again. It takes time, but it will happen. Just keep stirring.

  • -When they are shiny with a brown coat of melted sugar with some crunchy sugary bits, pour them out onto the prepared pan.

  • -Use the wooden spoon, and maybe another spoon to separate them out on the pan (if you leave a big lump, it will stick that way.)

  • -Enjoy warm, or let cool for later.

  • STORE AIR TIGHT

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Step By Step Instruction with PICTURES

Get out all the ingredients, measure them and have them ready to use.
Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper.

In a heavy pot, bring the water, sugar and cinnamon to a boil, then add almonds

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Stir and stir

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Then continue to stir until the water evaporates, and you are left with sugar coated almonds

(it will happen, it just takes time and stirring)

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Keep stirring until the Almonds turn shiny

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Now add the rest of the sugar with the Vanilla Zucker or Vanilla extract

(I know… you JUST got them shiny, and now they are sugary again… trust me)

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Stir and stir until the Almonds are mostly shiny again

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Pour out onto a Parchment Paper covered Cookie sheet

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Spread out and let cool

It might be easier to use 2 spoons to spread them out.

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Store AIR TIGHT (after they cool)

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FAQs

What is Mandeln? ›

feminine noun Word forms: Mandel genitive , Mandeln plural. 1. almond. 2. ( Anat) tonsil.

What are cinnamon almonds called? ›

Candied almonds or Praline are nuts (usually almonds) of French origin, that have been cooked in a special way, so they end up coated in browned, crunchy sugar. Candied almonds are cooked by heating brown sugar or white sugar, cinnamon and water in a pan then dipping the almonds in the sugar mixture.

What are Bavarian almonds? ›

Bavarian Sugared Almonds are a festival favorite made with sugar coated nuts with a hint of spice, easily baked in the oven.

Are roasted almonds healthy? ›

Both raw and roasted nuts can be a healthy addition to most diets. Both types are a good source of beneficial nutrients such as Vitamin E, manganese, and omega-3 and 6 fatty acids.

What are the expensive almonds called? ›

Mamra badam grows in Iran and Afghanistan, and are nutritionally far more superior than the rest. It can be characterised by its concave shape. They are the most expensive variety of almonds considering it is not mass produced unlike California almonds.

What do Italians call wedding almonds? ›

Wedding Favors:

But, in Italy it's traditional to give guests sugared almonds called confetti.

What are the tastiest almonds in the world? ›

Marcona almonds are renowned throughout the world for their incomparable flavor. With their rounded shape, they are easily recognizable. As much appreciated tasted as they are or well cooked, they make the pleasure of the gourmets (and greedy!).

What are Italian almonds called? ›

In the "new world," these small, sugar-coated candies are called "Jordan almonds." In Italy, they are at every important event and are also called "Jordan almonds." Sugar almonds, "Jordan almonds," and trajes are all names for these sweets.

Why are Marcona almonds different? ›

A higher fat content helps explain the textural difference — tender-crunchy and moist. As for flavor, think uber savory and steak-like. And it doesn't hurt that they typically are processed by being fried in olive oil, then sprinkled with salt.

What are ground almonds called in the US? ›

To make a distinction between what I – and many others – call 'almond flour' (ground blanched, peeled almonds) and 'almond meal' (ground skin-on, unpeeled almonds), they use the names “blanched almond flour” and “natural almond flour”.

What is the Italian name for candy coated almonds? ›

In Italy, they're commonly referred to as “confetti.” While this may sound like the name comes from the Jordan almond's variety of colors, it's actually believed to originate from the Latin word “confectum,” meaning “wrapped.” This refers to how the candies are traditionally wrapped in small bags.

What are ground almonds called? ›

Almond flour is readily available in most grocery stores, typically stocked in the baking or gluten-free sections, and might also be labeled as almond meal, ground almonds, or almond powder. It can also be easily made at home.

What is the Italian name for the sugared almonds? ›

In Italy and other European countries, their name is "confetti". These are sugared almonds but with a spun sugar shell. They are still very popular for weddings, christenings, first communions and other events.

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