These Bourbon and Pumpkin Candied Almonds are perfect for fall and even more awesome as gifts to loved ones.
Combining Bourbon and Pumpkin Spice making these Pumpkin Candied Almonds, is the best thing that has ever happened to almonds.
A healthy snack when you are trying to watch your figure is typically fruit, veggies, or some other weird superfood craze like seaweed. Typically, most healthy snacks taste healthy and aren’t even that great. Believe me, I have tried many of them. I have tried celery and peanut butter, peanut butter crackers, raw carrots and broccoli with hummus, and although these snacks are okay, they never really fulfill me. They only leave me more hungry and frustrated. This is even true for nuts. Although, I must admit, mixing nuts with cheese and dried fruit isn’t half bad. I am always looking for a healthy snack option to kill my cravings. I mean if I don’t, the next thing I will be snacking on is a large hot order of French Fries from McDonald’s. Yep, that’s how I get down. I know I can’t continue eating that way. At some point, I must eat like a decent human being and not a person who has no eating common sense. Although these Bourbon and Pumpkin Candied Almonds aren’t at the top of most healthy snacks list, they are at the top of mine.
Okay, so I know you are wondering, “What’s with all the Bourbon recipes Nicole?” To be honest. Bourbon is my vanilla extract. I don’t enjoy it to drink, but I do enjoy it to bake. It really works well with vanilla extract. You can’t taste the Bourbon in most of my dishes at all. Well, not the Bourbon itself anyway. But you can taste an extra layer of flavor that you won’t be able to put your finger. You just know that the dish is good.
In my first batch of making these Bourbon and Pumpkin Candied Almonds, I add a splash of bourbon and I thought that it was okay; the second time I made them I added about a fourth cup of bourbon and tried some other spices and it was better but not what I was looking for; the last and final time I made these Bourbon and Pumpkin Candied Almonds I just went ahead and added a full cup to see what would happen and I loved it! The taste of bourbon enhances the “roastiness” of the almonds and deepens the flavor of the pumpkin spice. Like these candied almonds are absolutely perfect for fall. They should be sold at farmers markets. The smell of these Bourbon and Pumpkin Candied Almonds cooking is the best part. You have no idea how delicious these babies smell. Like you really don’t. The best way to “smell” what I am talking about is to make these Bourbon and Pumpkin Candied Almonds. You won’t be sorry!
- 1 c. water
- 1 c. bourbon
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 3 c. plain roasted almonds
- 2 tsp. Pumpkin Spice
- In a medium sauce pan, add the water, bourbon, sugar, and cinnamon. Whisk together until well mixed. Bring to a slight boil by placing the heat on medium-high eat. Once the mixture has been brought to a slight boil, add the roasted almonds and stir until all is coated. Stir periodically. Allow the almonds to boil until most of the liquid has evaporated and the almonds are glossy and shiny about 15 minutes. If the almonds begin to appear as though there is a crusty coating on them, add about 2 tablespoons of water and stir and the almonds should go back to being glossy.
- Use a slotted spoon and turn to a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with pumpkin spice. Allow to sit at room temperature and the almonds will harden about 30 minutes. Break the almonds with your hands and store in airtight container.
I love almonds and I often snack on the raw, whole ones. But now all I’m thinking is about making these bourbon and pumpkin spice flavored almonds! I have bourbon vanilla powder and pumpkin spice, so these are going to happen soon!
Oh my, these look incredible! Perfect for the upcoming cozy months! I will definitely try and make these! Thank you for the tip!
xx, Theresa
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try these. Thanks for sharing!!
Yum! I pinned to save for later because I think I just found my DIY foodie gift for the holidays and for holiday gatherings. Thank you for sharing an incredibly decadent and delicious looking recipe!
These look incredible! Plus they would make a great hostess gift during the holidays 🙂
These look delicious!! Saving!
These sound so good! I love to make flavored nuts, but haven’t played around with alcohol yet.
I love sweets and I love almonds! And this recipe is a perfect combination of both! Plus almonds are healthy so I love it!
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You had this mama at Bourbon. Honestly, is it the weekend yet, so I can slow down and make these? Pinning for later, thanks!!
I’m definitely making these for the upcoming holiday parties!! Thank you so much!
Wow. the photos of the almonds look awesome. The recipe also doesn’t seem to hard. Thanks for sharing!
Wow~~~ This looks delicious! I am going to try out in this weekend. Hope I can successfully made it! Thanks for the recipe!!! =D
Who doesn’t love bourbon! I’m making these nuts this weekend.
These sounds so moreish, never considered using pumpkin spice before
These look so good!! Candied almonds are my favorite, these looks just as good! I didn’t realize they were this simple to make!
I’m not a fan of almonds, but my husband LOVES them! This would be a nice treat for him. Will try it out.
Omg! I love love this idea. This weekend is Thanksgiving in canada and I had a plan to do lots of baking and cooking. This is a great finger food or even a work snack for fall. Thanks!
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Awesome Steph! Let me know what you think!
These look seriously addictive, and so perfect for fall!
OMG, I’m so making this…I’m not much of a bourbon drinker either even though all of my friends are. I’m sure they’ll love this!
OMG, I’m so making this…Although I’m not much of a bourbon drinker either, all of my friends are. I’m sure they’ll love this!
I need to make some of these! They sound sooo yummy. Such a fun fall snack!
It does look like a sweet and tasty treat. I would surely love this one since I really love sweets.
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I really love almonds. and This looks so tempting. I will definitely try to do this.
This recipe looks so appetizing with those pictures. I love almonds. I do not know bourbon, but I am curious with the taste when reading your description about vanilla. Hope to be able to taste this.
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Yum! You keep using that bourbon, girl! All you recipes look incredible! Pinning this one for later
I love Bourbon!
The bourbon and pumpkin spice sound amazing together! I’ve been a sweet nut fan (geek, really!) for the past several years. I make a big batch, mix it into all kinds of snack mixes, or just leave it as is. I love using them for holiday parties and as food gifts!
Goodness overloaded! The pics are making feel the crunch of the almonds. Nice recipe!
I love almonds in all possible ways. I am such an addict that sometimes my mom has to hide the jar so I don’t finish all the stock! Will give this recipe a try for sure.
Candied nuts are a family favorite over here during the Fall and Christmas. These bourbon almonds sound amazing! I love baking with bourbon too.
I can smell them already! I just have no idea where to get that pumpkin spice. Can’t wait to try making some tho!
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WOWWW! They look absolutely delicious! Pinning this one for later.
Wow, thank you so much for this incredibly delicious recipe! It look scrumptious and I can’t wait to try it.