Greek sesame coated caramelized almonds, in a brown wooden bowl surrounded by bowls of sugar, almonds and sesame seeds.

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Greek Sesame Coated Caramelized Almonds

Crunchy, sweet, and coated in toasted sesame seeds, these Greek sesame-coated caramelized almonds are an irresistible snack. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they're perfect for sharing, gifting, or enjoying whenever you're craving a little taste of Greece.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Greek

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 286kcal

Author: Helen Bitzas

Equipment

large frying pan
Silicone or wooden spatula
Parchment paper

Ingredients

2 cups whole raw almonds, skin on
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup sesame seeds

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Instructions

Toast the sesame seeds in a large frying pan set over medium low heat until golden brown. Stir regularly to prevent burning. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
1 cup sesame seeds
To the same frying pan add the almonds, sugar and water. Stir continuously over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and you create a syrup. Note that the next phase will have your syrup turn dry and sandy (don't panic, this is normal!)
2 cups whole raw almonds, skin on, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water
Continue stirring. The sugar will begin to melt again and coat each almond individually. This will take several minutes.
Once the sugar has melted again and each almond is covered in a shiny coating (and before the syrup thickens again), immediately add in the toasted sesame seeds. Toss for about 20-30 seconds, using a wooden or silicone spatula to coat the almonds with the sesame seeds.
Alternatively, as soon as every almond is coated in syrup you can pour them into a large deep bowl which contains the sesame seeds and toss them continuously. You can use a wooden or silicone spatula to help you do this. Toss until the almonds are evenly coated with the sesame seeds.
Working quickly, pour out the almonds onto parchment paper and separate them quickly (it is easy to do this using two forks) before they cool and clump together. You want each almond to dry individually.
Let cool and store in a covered container at room temperature.

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