Spiced Spanish Almonds

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 275°F Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Whisk brown sugar, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt and cayenne in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Whisk egg white and water in a medium bowl until foamy.
4. 4
   Add almonds to egg mixture and stir to coat; pour through a sieve to drain off excess egg white.
5. 5
   Transfer the almonds to the bowl of spices; stir well to coat.
6. 6
   Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
7. 7
   Bake the almonds for 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Stir, reduce the oven temperature to 200F and bake until almonds are dry and golden, about 30 minutes more.
9. 9
   Let cool before serving, 15 to 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
11. 11
    NOTE: Spanish Marcona almonds have recently become more popular and more available. They're a little flatter than ordinary almonds, with a richer flavor. Always skinned, most Marcona almonds have already been sauteed in oil and lightly salted when you get them. For this recipe, select unsalted and oil-free nuts if you can, though either will work well. You can find them in specialty stores.