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Garrapiñadas

Cultural Context

Garrapiñadas are a beloved snack in El Salvador, often enjoyed during festivities and celebrations. These sweet, crunchy candied nuts bring a delightful crunch and sweetness, making them a popular treat for both locals and visitors. While traditionally made with various nuts, modern variations can include different flavors and spices, adapting to diverse palates.

SalvadoranSVsnack
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 cups almonds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is more affordable and still adds flavor.

1

Colocar la misma cantidad de agua, azúcar y almendras en una sartén.

2

Mezclar un poco los ingredientes con una cuchara de madera.

3

Cocinar a fuego alto hasta que hierva.

4

Una vez que hierva, bajar el fuego un poco y cocinar durante 30 minutos.

5

Remover cada pocos minutos para evitar que se queme.

6

Observar cómo el azúcar comienza a cristalizar.

7

Cuando el azúcar cristaliza, sacar del fuego y seguir moviendo para impregnar las almendras con el azúcar.

8

Volver a poner al fuego para derretir un poco más el azúcar y seguir moviendo para evitar que se queme.

9

Sacar del fuego cuando el azúcar esté bien pegado a las almendras y colocar sobre papel manteca para enfriar.

Cooking Techniques

candying

Equipment Needed

saucepanspatulabaking sheetparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

candied nutssugar-coated nuts

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