Vanilla Sugared Almonds

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups whole blanched almonds or 2 cups natural almonds
• 1/4 cup turbinado sugar

1. Preheat the oven to 225u0b0F Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar, water, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves, 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add the almonds and stir to coat. Spread the almond mixture in a single layer onto prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool slightly and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the turbinado sugar and toss to coat. Cool completely while stirring occasionally. Store in an airtight container.

unsalted butter, sugar, water, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla, almonds, turbinado sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vanilla-sugared-almonds-403458 (may not work)