Black Pepper Almonds

Name: Black Pepper Almonds
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup butter; 3/4 cup golden brown sugar, packed; 4 teaspoons water; 2 2/3 cups blanched whole almonds

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup golden brown sugar, packed
4 teaspoons water
2 2/3 cups blanched whole almonds

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line Large baking sheet with foil. Lightly butter foil.
2

Mix pepper and salt in small bowl.
3

Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add sugar and 4 tsp water; stir until sugar dissolves. Add almonds; toss to coat. Cook over medium heat until syrup thickens and almonds are well coated, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
4

Transfer almonds to baking sheet. Using spatula and working quickly, separae almonds. Sprinkle remaining pepper mixture over.
5

Bake until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer sheet to rack; cool.
6

Note: Can be made 4 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.