Christmas nibbles

The Scandinavians love almonds and use them almost whenever they can in baking over the Christmas period.  We have so
Gløgg and Brente mandler
(burnet caramelised almonds)
many different types of cookies and cakes, that I've lost count.  Children receive marzipan pigs as stocking gifts and one of the biggest sellers for the sweet table is a box of Anton Berg chocolate and marzipan sweets.  This year to accompany out gløgg drinking whilst decorating the tree listening to festive songs we nibbled on brente mandler, directly translated to 'burnt almonds'.  These are so moorish it's dangerous. But they are a quick make and easy to rustle up in a few minutes.  Need some comfort nibbles, these will do very nicely. 


Brente Mandler ~ 
Caramelsied Burnt Almonds

You will need:

250g almonds
125g icing sugar
75ml water

Almonds, water and icing sugar
is all you need to make caramelised almonds



❤️Place all the ingredients in a shallow frying pan and stir until the water has boiled and the icing sugar has melted. 

Stir continuously to avoid
the almonds actually burning

❤️Once the water has absorbed and the icing sugar has dissolved, the almonds will look like they are coated in a white goo.  I couldn't photograph this as this is the stage where you need to stir vigorously.  This is to ensure the almonds do not actually burn.  Keep stirring until the sugar has caramelised. 

Working speedily tip the almonds onto
an oiled baking sheet and separate them

❤️Again working quickly tip the almonds out of the pan and onto  a pre-oiled baking sheet.  Using two forks, one in each hand separate the almonds from each other.  Don't try doing this with your hands! The almonds cool and become hard quite quickly so make sure you separate as fast as you can. 

❤️Place on a dish and serve with drinks, preferably some gløgg. 

Brent mandler ~ Caramelised burnt almonds


A warming gløgg and brente mandler, so very festive


Brente mandler make a lovely gift too


♥  Do you make edibles to gift at Christmas? 

What are your favourite nibbles for Christmas? ♥

8 comments:

  1. Beth19 December 2020 at 07:15

    We started doing “substantial “ nibbles at noon on Christmas Day when the children were small and might not eat much lunch (and woukdnt wait happily till 3 for it). Now nibbles are still important..smoked salmon, nuts, pigs in blankets, devils on horseback. Might add these sweet nuts to make a new tradition!

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    1. eclectichomelife20 December 2020 at 09:09

      Love that you have 'substantial' nibbles, love a good tradition , let me know if you add brente mandler to it too Beth

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  2. Jan19 December 2020 at 07:50

    These nuts look delicious Selma. We bake mixed nuts with sugar, salt, pepper and spices which are very moreish too.

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    1. eclectichomelife20 December 2020 at 09:08

      IU looked up a recipe for your spiced nuts as soon as I read this comment, think we will try to make some next week, thanks for letting me know Jan

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  3. mamasmercantile19 December 2020 at 13:23

    My goodness, I remember having something like this at a German market, yummy! I intend to try making soe this afternoon.

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    1. eclectichomelife20 December 2020 at 09:07

      Lorraine, how lovely, do let me know how you got on making these and if indeed they were like the German ones. Hope all is well

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  4. Linne20 December 2020 at 09:15

    These sound delicious! Am adding them to my Christmas recipe collection. Thanks. I think we did cheeses on small crackers, with slices of sweet pickle or those small pickled onions on top. I'll have to think about that one . . .

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    1. eclectichomelife20 December 2020 at 09:29

      I love crackers with cheese and pickle, making my mouth water Linne

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