Honey Roasted Almonds

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These honey-roasted almonds only take a few minutes to prepare, and they are a great snack, a holiday gift, or a hostess gift. They are nutritious, better for you than store-bought, and perfect for road trips.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 260kcal

Author Beth Neels

Cost $8

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups almonds
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup water
¼ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
spices optional, see notes.

Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the almonds from sticking. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter in the water and honey.
Add the nuts to the liquid ingredients and stir and turn continuously until the water is absorbed.
Spread the nuts out on the parchment-covered sheet. Bake at 325°F for about 15 minutes, or until some of them start to become lightly browned and toasted.
While the nuts are roasting, add the sugar and spices to a large bowl. Once the nuts are done, immediately add them to the spices in the bowl and toss to coat all the nuts with the sugar and spices.

Notes

Vanilla: Vanilla adds a delicious flavor to the nuts. Try vanilla and cayenne, it’s delicious.

Spices: Feel free to use any spices you prefer on these nuts. Here are some suggestions.

Sweet & Warm

Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Ginger
Clove (a pinch goes a long way)

Spicy

Cayenne
Smoked paprika
Chili powder
Black pepper (surprisingly good with honey!)

Savory & Earthy

Rosemary (dried or finely chopped fresh)
Thyme
Cumin
Coriander
Garam masala (adds a little of everything)

Unexpected but Amazing

Chinese five spice
Za’atar
Curry powder
Everything bagel seasoning (sweet-savory crunch)

Mix and match between categories, such as cinnamon with chili powder or cayenne pepper.

Store nuts in a tightly closed, airtight container in a cool place.

These nuts make great gifts. They're the perfect snack for the kids when they get home from school. Take them on a road trip or just an afternoon pick-me-up, instead of caffeine.

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