Crockpot Candied Almonds

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 1/2 c. brown sugar

3 T. cinnamon

1/8 t. salt

1 egg white

2 t. vanilla

4 1/2 c. raw almonds*

1/4 c. water

Spray or line crockpot insert. In a large bowl, combine the 1st 4 ingredients. In another bowl, add the egg white and vanilla. Whisk until frothy. Pour the almonds in the egg mixture and toss to coat. Pour the coated almonds in the sugar mixture and toss to coat. Pour all in the crockpot, cover and turn to low. Cook for 3-3 1/2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes. It will look like not much is happening for a long time, but the house will smell so good! After 3 hours, pour in 2 T. water and stir well. If they look dry, add another Tablespoon of water. This is going to make the crunchy coating and things will start looking right. Cover again and cook another 20-30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour almonds onto sheet and separate any that are stuck together. Let them cool slightly to harden. Enjoy! These were so yummy and easy to fix. (I used 3 T. water near the end.)

*may also use this recipe for candied pecans, walnuts, cashews, macadamia, etc...too.

1st picture: before cooking in crockpot; 2nd picture: after cooking in crockpot and ready to eat