sugared almonds

Sweet crunchy wedding treat

Sugared almonds are whole almonds coated in a hard shell of crystallized sugar, traditionally white or pastel-colored.

They appear at weddings and christenings as symbolic gifts—the bitterness of the nut and sweetness of the coating representing life's mixture of hardship and joy.

Also called Jordan almonds or confetti in Italian tradition.

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baby shower · christening · pastel · pastel colors · candy-coated · favor · crunchy · sweet · celebration · baptism · Italian · Italian tradition · tulle · marzipan · praline · nuts · sweet treat · candy dish

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Opposites
sweetness/coating type

sugared almondssalted almonds

Seasoned tree nuts

raw almonds · smoked almonds · bitter almonds · blanched almonds

celebratory vs. everyday food

sugared almondsstale bread

Dried-out baked good

gruel · hardtack

confection type

sugared almondschocolate truffles

Ganache-filled cocoa confections

dark chocolate · salted caramels · beef jerky · pickles · olives

Family

sugar, almond, sugars, sugared, sugaring, sugary, almonds

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G