I’ve been daydreaming about caramel the last few days. Caramel cheesecake, caramel candies, and caramel corn. I have a feeling that it’s because Fall is in the air. Considering there aren’t many choices for caramel treats in the low carb lifestyle, I’ve had to be creative and find a way to throw it into something easy yet appropriate.
I gave caramel corn a little more thought and that’s when I thought of caramel candied almonds! My love for caramel and sweet almonds were bound to be combined one of these days. Making my own caramel using a 0 carb sweetener was a must, which is where Swerve came in. That stuff is a life saver, no joke.
MAKE IT AT HOME
MAKE IT AT HOME- Sweetener – Swerve Sweetener
Caramel Candied Almonds
Author: Andres Regalado
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- ½ cup sweetener
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup almonds
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Stir sweetener, butter, vanilla and almonds constantly in medium skillet on medium-high heat until light caramel color.
- Spread on greased or lined cookie sheet to crisp and cool.
- Break caramel candied almonds as desired.
- These will keep indefinitely in an airtight container.
Notes
Serving size: 1 serving (Total recipe makes 6 servings)
Protein 5.00g, Cals 206, Fat 19.83g, Carbs 5.16g, Fiber 2.83g β NET CARBS: 2.33g
Protein 5.00g, Cals 206, Fat 19.83g, Carbs 5.16g, Fiber 2.83g β NET CARBS: 2.33g
Question on the Swerve, do you prefer this over Splender? I have made low carb cheese cakes using Splender that I had to throw in the garbage because of the aftertaste. So I am curious about this Swerve I never heard of it before.
I find Swerve to be the most sugar like in terms of taste. I believe switching over could make quite the difference.
Just wanted to let you know that I made these almonds last night and the whole family LOVES them. I did ed up adding more than the 1 cup of almonds that the recipe called for, but that was just because it seemed like there was enough of the caramel to coat the 1st cup and then some. I’m a girl that prefers more sweet than not and these are amazing!!! Thanks for the great recipe :0)
Liz, great to hear you liked the recipe as much as you did π
Getting ready to make these – they look/sound wonderful! When do you add the vanilla? Thanks!!
They were delicious! It’s added in with the other recipes at the beginning. The recipe is now updated! π Thanks
Cannot wait to try these! My husband saw thie picture and is begging for them. So need a caramel fix!