Honey-Spiced Almonds

Crunchy almonds coated in a sweet and spicy blend of honey, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne, finished with sesame seeds. A perfect snack or party appetizer.

12 servings
28 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cups whole, blanched almonds
  • cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 4 tablespoons sesame seeds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    2. Heat a large sauté pan on high, and add olive oil. Add almonds to pan, toast for 1 minute stirring often, and reduce heat to low. Continue to stir until the almonds are light golden brown, 6-7 minutes. Add honey and spices, salt and sesame seeds and stir to coat evenly.

    8 min

  3. 3.

    3. Spread nuts out evenly on to a large sheet tray and place in the oven until honey is dry, 10-15 minutes. Allow nuts to cool before serving.

    15 min

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