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      Title: Almond Dragees
 Categories: Five, Nuts, Candy, Chilies
      Yield: 1 Cup

    1/2 c  Water
      1 c  White sugar
      2 tb Chile powder *
      1 c  Raw almonds

  * Use ground green jalapeno for green candies and ground red (ripe)
    jalapeno for red candies.

  In a wok, heat the water and sugar together. Allow the sugar to
  melt.

  Once the sugar has melted, add the chile and the almonds. Stir
  constantly. Allow the excess syrup to evaporate.

  Once all the almonds are evenly coated with syrup, pour them onto a
  baking tray lined with wax paper.

  Spread the almonds evenly on the tray, separating them so they
  won't stick together.

  Set the oven at 120 F/49 C and insert the tray of almonds for
  roasting.

  Allow the almonds to roast for 30 minutes or until they are
  thoroughly dry.

  Remove the tray from the oven and allow the almonds to cool.

  Note:

  If the coating colour isn't "intense" enough for your liking--a
  drops of food colouring added during the coating and stirring stage
  will work wonders. -UDD

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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