Spiced Roasted Almonds
A touch of heat with a hint of sweet and spice plus a whole lot of crunch!
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw whole almonds, about 3 cups
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2-¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Spread the almonds out in a single layer onto a rimmed baking sheet. Roast at 350-degrees for 15 minutes, stirring 2 to 3 times.
- While the almonds are roasting whisk together the cayenne pepper, cinnamon, coriander, sugar, and 2 teaspoons of the kosher salt.
- Pour in the melted butter. Add the hot almonds and stir to coat with the spices, sugar, and butter.
- Place a Silpat liner or sheet of parchment paper on the rimmed baking sheet and spread the coated almonds back out onto the pan.
- Continue roasting for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, stirring 3 to 4 times. Roast until the almonds are toasted and crunchy. Check after 20 minutes – the nuts will continue to crisp a bit while they cool.
- Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and let the almonds cool on the baking sheet, stirring occasionally as they cool.