Honey Roasted Almonds Recipe
A crunchy, sweet, and salty almond snack perfect for parties, gifting, or healthy snacking.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Small saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Waxed paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole almonds
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon almond oil or substitute with vegetable oil
Instructions
- Spread almonds on a baking sheet and place in a cold oven. Set to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Mix sugar and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon into a large mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, water, and almond oil. Bring to a boil, then add almonds, stirring until liquid is absorbed (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer almonds to the large mixing bowl with sugar. Sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture and toss to coat.
- Spread almonds on waxed paper to cool completely before storing.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Swap almond oil with coconut or olive oil for a different flavor.