Easiest Honey Roasted Almonds Recipe
Indulge in the sweet taste of homemade treats with this easy honey roasted almonds recipe. You can make them at home for a fraction of the cost of commercial brands. Plump almonds bathed in the goodness of raw honey with just a kiss of sea salt will delight your taste buds. These Honey Roasted Almonds are not just a treat; they’re a culinary celebration.
Why settle for ordinary when you can have a delicious honey snack that’s as good for your taste buds as it is for your well-being? These roasted almonds are a healthy option when consumed in moderation.
Are Honey Roasted Almonds Healthy?
Why almonds you may ask? Well, they contain healthy monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids and are easy to eat and transport.
Unsaturated fats help your body absorb vitamins and minerals. They also contain fiber which is great for your digestive system.
Almonds are native to the Middle East but the United States is now the largest producer of almonds in the world. Also, almond pollination is dependent on one special insect that is dear to me.
Yes, honey bee pollination is needed in the large almond groves. Thousands of colonies are trucked in each year to pollinate the fields of blooming trees. So, honey and almonds seem to have a special relationship to me.
Ingredients
In addition to a few pantry basics, this is what you need.
- whole almonds
- honey
- sea salt
Almonds: Most of the raw almonds found in stores have already been blanched. That’s fine. Grab a one pound bag of whole nuts.
Honey: While any type of honey will work for your recipe, I encourage you to seek out raw honey as it retains all its nutritional properties.
Raw honey is not only a sweet treat. It is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants, as well as, being antibacterial. And, if honey is stored properly it never spoils -so it is a good idea to keep some in the pantry.
Sea Salt: What about the salt? Personally, I love the combination of a sweet/salty snack. Though sea salt is not generally better for you than regular table salt – it does have larger crystals. This may result in your consuming less of it to get the same taste.
If sodium is a big concern for you – just omit the salt from the recipe. Otherwise, I recommend a course grind. Store it in an air tight container or it will get lumpy.
How to Make Honey Roasted Almonds
1. Roasting raw almonds is one of the easiest things to do in the kitchen. The major challenge is to be sure to spread the almonds in a single layer on a large baking pan or cookie sheet.
Important tip – start with a cold oven – no preheating! Fill the pan but don’t overcrowd it as we will need to stir the nuts. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350°F. Then, remove from oven.
2. In a large saucepan, mix the liquid recipe ingredients with sugar and sea salt. Stir to combine well and melt – bring to a boil.
3. Add baked almonds to the liquid mixture and keep a close eye on them. The liquid needs to come to a boil before adding in your heated almonds.
Now, reduce heat. Cook over low heat until all of the liquid is absorbed. This will take several minutes. Don’t rush things – it will happen. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
4. Once finished, sprinkle a bit of a sugar-salt mixture over the nuts and spread them out in a single layer to cool.
**But, I think I went a little over board this time. I believe it works better to spread the almonds out on a pan or flat surface and sprinkle my coating on them.
Recipe Variations
If almonds are not your thing, cashew nuts glazed with honey are a great option. You can even make honey glazed pecans. This process is similar and all are delicious.
Feel free to omit the salt entirely if you wish or substitute another coating such as spices.
Instead of the small amount of vegetable oil, you can use olive oil or canola.
Expert Tips & Storage
As the almonds cook in the liquid – don’t forget to stir them a couple of times to prevent major stickiness. In fact, I like to roll them around a bit as they cool too. This helps separate them into single nuts.
Once completely cool, store them in an air tight container when cool. Even then, they will be a bit sticky. Go ahead, lick your fingers if they are clean – I wont tell anyone.
More Ideas You Will Love
Your Honey Roasted Almonds are an irresistible snack that will disappear very quickly. In fact, you may have to hide them from yourself! Don’t leave that jar of honey sitting around -there are so many easy honey recipes to try!
Another great snack I like to make is dehydrated pineapple slices with honey. I make these when I see pineapple on sale at the markets – its a great way to preserve them.
When Fall rolls around and the local apples are available, it’s time for honey caramel apples. These are a great favorite for young and old alike.
Looking for some easy ideas for a bee gift basket? Everyone loves delicious cinnamon honey butter . Another option are these honey caramel turtles the perfect small gift for any chocolate lover.
Final Thoughts
This roasted almond recipe is a great option to take with you for camping, hiking or other activities that require energy. And, some people say they make great beer nuts too!
Whether you’re sharing these almonds with loved ones or savoring them in a quiet moment, remember: it’s not just a recipe, it’s a flavorful journey that connects us to the wonders of nature and the joy of homemade goodness.
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Honey Roasted Almonds Recipe
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Read my disclosure.Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups whole almonds
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground sea salt
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Spread almonds in a single layer on an ungreased shallow baking pan.
- Place in cold oven – turn oven to 350 degrees F – cook 12-15 minutes. Then remove and set aside.
- In small bowl, mix together the sugar and coarse sea salt. Mix well to ensure they are well blended.
- In a medium saucepan, add the honey, water, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Heat to a boil.
- Stir the almonds into the hot liquid and stir. Continue to cook on low heat until all of the liquid is absorbed by the almonds. This should take 5-8 minutes.
- Pour almonds into a medium sized bowl and add the sugar salt mixture. Mix with large spoon to coat the nuts.
- Spread the honey roasted almonds on a sheet of wax paper to cool. Then store at room temperature in a tightly sealed container or bag.