Spicy Almonds

7 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 cups whole almonds blanched
  • 1 cup sugar plus
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. 1
    Walnuts, pecans and cashews can be treated in the same way with excellent results.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat. Add the almonds and sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar over them. Saute until almonds become golden and the sugar caramelizes.
  3. 3
    Remove almonds from the pan and toss in a bowl with salt, cumin, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container or tin.

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