Sweet Spicy Almonds

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These almonds are a perfect combination of sweet and spicy. The cayenne gives

the almonds a wonderful warmth. I used almonds in this mix but you can use

whatever nut mix you have on hand. Make plenty though, because they will

disappear quickly. Enjoy!

 

Makes: 3 cups

 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons liquid honey

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

3 cups almonds

Fresh cracked pepper

Vegetable oil to grease the baking sheet

 

Directions:

 

1. Preheat oven to 350 and place a baking rack in the center of the oven. Line a

large baking sheet with foil and grease the foil with some vegetable oil.

 

2. In a saucepan over low heat, combine honey, oils, sugar, cayenne, chili and

salt. Heat until well the sugar is melted. Stir often.

 

3. Add the almonds to the honey mixture and stir until the almonds are evenly

coated.

 

4. Spread the almonds onto the baking sheet and make sure they are in a single

layer.

 

5. Roast the almonds in the oven for 13-15 minutes; stirring frequently until

they are nicely glazed. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake because they will

burn quickly.

 

6. Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and transfer the almonds to another

baking sheet to cool. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper. Cool

completely.

 

 

7. Before serving the almonds, break apart any almonds that are stuck together.