Holiday Honey Spiced Almonds Recipe

Holiday Honey Spiced Almonds RecipeHoliday Honey Spiced Almonds Recipe
I will never forget when I started my catering company and offered sweet and spicy peanuts as one of the gift items.

yield: Makes 10 servings

Ingredients of Holiday Honey Spiced Almonds Recipe
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups whole, blanched almonds
1/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 tablespoons salt
4 tablespoons sesame seeds

Description of Holiday Honey Spiced Almonds Recipe
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
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.
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.
Source - Epicurious.com