These sweet and spicy roasted almonds are the perfect crunchy treat for Valentine’s Day! With a balance of heat and sweetness, they make a delicious homemade gift or snack to share with someone special.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole almonds
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½-1 ¼ teaspoons cayenne pepper, Cayenne pepper can vary in intensity. Start with less and add more to taste.
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F with a rack in the center of the oven. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. Set one of the prepared sheet pans near the oven.
- Measure almonds onto the center of the other sheet pan. Drizzle the oil and honey over the almonds. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. .
- Place the almonds in the preheated oven for 3 minutes, then remove and stir well to make sure all the almonds are coated with the honey mixture. Spread the almonds back out to an even layer
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for 10-13 minutes or until nuts are a nice golden brown, stir and spread to an even layer one more time half way through baking time.
- While the nuts are baking, combine sugar, cayenne pepper and kosher salt. Stir well and set aside.
- Remove the nuts from the oven and transfer to the clean parchment paper, leaving any pooled honey/oil on the pan. Sprinkle the nuts immediately with the sugar/cayenne mixture and toss with two spoons till nuts are thoroughly coated. Spread nuts to a single layer and cool completely. Transfer to an airtight jar or container, leaving any excess sugar on the pan.
