Sweet and Spicy Almonds

 

This is a very simple recipe. Simply toss almonds with a bit of honey and oil and roast for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, toss with a sugar/spice mixture, and let cool. Then enjoy your snacking!

Sweet and Spicy Almonds

• 2 cups whole almonds (raw)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if desired)

Place almonds on a silicone or parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Drizzle with oil and honey, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake at 450 degrees for 3 minutes, then stir to thoroughly coat nuts and spread in a single layer. Cook for another 7 minutes, then stir and bake an additional 5 minutes (15 minutes total).

Remove to another cookie sheet, leaving the residual oil/honey mixture in the first pan. Combine remaining salt with sugar and pepper, sprinkle over the nuts and mix to coat each nut. Cool.