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Gebrannte Mandeln

Burnt sugar almonds are special winter treat associated with holidays

Best time: December–January

Gebrannte Mandeln
Gebrannte Mandeln

Gebrannte mandeln is a very special Christmas market food that consists of caramelized​ sugar almonds. During festivals, they are cooked in big copper kettles. It's best to enjoy them warm and freshly cooked. When they are cold they become very hard and not as tasty.