Something Sweet on Heilige Nacht
My big boys arrived this morning from the U.S. this morning and I couldn't be more than beyond thrilled. It feels good to have all 8 of us under the same roof. Tomorrow brings a full program as we will attend out church service in the morning and then will go to the children's program at my mother-in-laws church before eating dinner over at her house. I couldn't think of a better way to spend the day though. What a blessing it is to be all together and to be spending it with my husbands family on Heilige Nacht (Holy Night or Christmas Eve) remembering the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. Christmas Eve is a much bigger deal here in Germany than actual Christmas day as it is when the Christ Child brings the gifts and families open their gifts. Christmas day while still a day of celebration tends to be more of a day of relaxation and a day for families to visit one another. So what is the something sweet? I would like to share with you a very simple recipe for Gebrannte Mandeln or Sugared Almonds. They are so simple to make. They are a great treat to bring the neighbor next door or have in a bowl for the crowds of people popping by your house in next couple of days.
Gebrannte Mandeln
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup of white sugar
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
2 cups of whole almonds
In a skillet combine water, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Add almonds and continuously stir. It takes about 15 minutes. The water will eventually completely disappear which at that time it is time to lower the heat until all the water is completely gone. You will think you have done something wrong because as this occurs the sugar begins to crystallize. Turn almonds out on a piece of parchement paper and allow to let dry and cool before bagging them up for the neighbors. As I said they are utterly delicious and good for you right as almonds are a great source of protein. wink wink.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New YEar!
Gebrannte Mandeln
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup of white sugar
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
2 cups of whole almonds
In a skillet combine water, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Add almonds and continuously stir. It takes about 15 minutes. The water will eventually completely disappear which at that time it is time to lower the heat until all the water is completely gone. You will think you have done something wrong because as this occurs the sugar begins to crystallize. Turn almonds out on a piece of parchement paper and allow to let dry and cool before bagging them up for the neighbors. As I said they are utterly delicious and good for you right as almonds are a great source of protein. wink wink.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New YEar!
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