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Thermomix Recipes for TM5 and TM31 => Festive Seasons => CHRISTMAS => Topic started by: judydawn on December 18, 2011, 05:55:59 am

Title: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: judydawn on December 18, 2011, 05:55:59 am
This is a super little treat for Christmas hampers which is a combination of ideas from postings here (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2480.15) and here (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2480.0).

If you were to read both threads fully (please feel free to do so if you have the time) you may end up very confused about the best method so I have decided to rewrite the recipe to make it more simple for our newcomers who have not seen or made this recipe before.  I have made a batch to ensure the instructions are correct.  Enjoy, they are just wonderful as those who have made them will agree.

Ingredients

50 ml water
100g sugar
250g almonds

Topping, mix together
1 Tblspn castor sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon


Method

Place the water and sugar into the TM bowl then add the almonds..
Cook for 13-14 mins/100o/reverse/speed 2/MC OFF.
Preheat oven to 160oC.
Make sure you are at the machine with a torch for the last 3 minutes as the water needs to have boiled dry and the almonds stirred until this happens. Watch  the activity through the hole with a torch and between the 13 - 14 minute mark you will notice a complete change in the sound of the machine.  This will coincide with the complete evaporation of the liquid. Stop the machine exactly at this point.
Tip the almonds out onto a lined baking tray and bake for 10 - 12 minutes,  giving them a stir at the 5 minute mark to ensure they all dry out properly.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with the castor sugar/cinnamon mix and allow them to cool before placing in a jar for gift giving.
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: achookwoman on December 18, 2011, 06:20:26 am
Judy,  I bought some of these from the Chocolate Box in Melb. on Thursday,  Very nice and VERY expensive.  Will be making lots .  Thanks for the recipe.
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: Cuilidh on December 18, 2011, 07:56:32 am
They look great I think they are going to be a last minute gift (to ME!!)
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: fundj&e on December 18, 2011, 08:57:38 am
oh boy, what a week i will have so many yum things to make.

i have a savoury version,is there a recipe on the forum?. i must have a look, if not i will post mine
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: achookwoman on December 18, 2011, 09:05:15 am
Uni,  there is a savory one,  but post yours. Please.
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: fundj&e on December 18, 2011, 09:37:36 am
i could not find it  :(


i will post once i have a read through the forum one, it could be the same  ;D
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: judydawn on December 18, 2011, 10:36:02 am
Spiced Nuts are here Uni. (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2483.0)
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: achookwoman on December 18, 2011, 10:45:15 am
Thanks again Judy.
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: fundj&e on December 18, 2011, 10:51:50 am
thanks judy


Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 18, 2011, 01:49:18 pm
Warning to everyone who makes these they are addictive  ;) ;) :D :D
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: Frozzie on December 18, 2011, 10:53:51 pm
uni there is also brazens spiced nuts (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2581.0) which are yum too I made them last year..

just realised that her recipe is quite similar to roostudio's one but she says on her blog she got it from taste... only slight variation!
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: fundj&e on December 18, 2011, 11:33:25 pm
this is my version

 preheat oven to 160 or 140 fan forced
Use a least 3 spices
All spices are ½ teaspoons and ground
Curry
Cumin
Chili
Garlic
Paprika
Turmeric
Coriander (yuk)
1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil, if using only 3 spices use only 1 tablespoons of olive oil
½  teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
100 g pecan
100g blanched almonds
100g cashews
50 g macadamia
I just combine all spices and oil, salt and pepper to taste , then add the nuts stir well to combine. Bake in a preheat oven for 15 min or until golden brown and aromatic
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: achookwoman on December 19, 2011, 12:10:11 am
Thanks, Uni.  I have a recipe somewhere and an egg white is mixed with the spices.
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: faffa_70 on December 19, 2011, 01:00:22 am
Thank you JD!!!  :-* :-* :-*

These are on my list to make this week and I was hoping I would be able to wade my way through the two recipes without too much confusion (probably not at the moment lol) You have just saved me any angst  :)
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2012, 12:15:25 am
Bumping this recipe for the festive season which is almost upon us. 
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: Frozzie on October 28, 2012, 03:26:49 am
Yum make these everynyear well actually brazens recipes but will compare and give these a go.. Thx for bumping jd 😊
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 04:02:09 am
Someone should enter this in superkitchenmachine.com. Contest!

Girty
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2012, 04:04:22 am
Oh yes, you do it Gretchen - you did say you were going to put multiple entries in and I know so many people would benefit if you won those prizes.
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: Frozzie on October 28, 2012, 04:15:29 am
Yes go gretch!!
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 04:17:22 am
Nay you can do it Frozzie.

Gert
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: Frozzie on October 28, 2012, 04:42:02 am
What happened to multiple entries gretch?? Or have you already done that?
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 28, 2012, 07:42:26 am
I put Isi's Roasted Nuts- Extra Crispy (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=3200.new#new) on Helene's web page  yesterday ;D
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 07:54:27 am
I have posted a few already !  I hope one of us wins.

Greedy gertie.
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: Frozzie on October 28, 2012, 09:48:45 am
Is that the prize for all of those books etc.. Already have all of those except ece communities and from what everyone has said its not that great so ..
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: droverjess on December 15, 2012, 11:09:54 pm
Made these today.
Now need to make more!

Has anyone tried cashews?
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: fundj&e on December 16, 2012, 01:18:51 am
i made some 2  ;D

awesome thanks JD
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: EmeraldSue on December 21, 2012, 09:44:40 am
I made these today in my ThermoChef. I don't have a reverse function, so I inserted the butterfly instead. Next time i will use blanched almonds as it stripped the skins off. I have ended up with crispy, sugared almond skins. They taste great, but don't look too appetising :(
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/21/sa9yne7u.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/21/4ute9anu.jpg)
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: maddy on December 24, 2012, 08:32:53 am
these are just Mmmmm  :-*

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/6857add08f2e1eea098c9af40dc8f84f.jpg)
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: EmeraldSue on December 24, 2012, 11:47:51 am
Wow Maddy, I wish mine looked liked yours.  ;)
Title: Re: Vivacity's German Sugar Coated Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
Post by: Kimmyh on December 25, 2012, 10:15:44 am
Oh they look good Maddy.